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1940’s Swedish Cabinet by Erik Mattson
By Erik Mattsson 1
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Swedish Cabinet designed by Erik Mattson. Beautiful intarsia woodworking creating a scene of
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Birch, Elm, Mahogany, Oak

1940’s Swedish Cabinet by Erik Mattson
1940’s Swedish Cabinet by Erik Mattson
H 52.5 in W 39.75 in D 16.75 in
Vintage 1940's Swedish Locking China Cabinet by Fran Blomstermala Mobelfabrik
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1940's Swedish Biedermeier style china cabinet with locking door and adjustable shelves by
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Biedermeier Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Cabinet by Ture Ryberg, 1940s Sweden.
By Ture Ryberg
Located in Allerum, SE
20th c, Swedish Modern cabinet by Ture Ryberg (1888 - 1961) in Jacaranda with brass inlays
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Cabinet by Ture Ryberg, 1940s Sweden.
Cabinet by Ture Ryberg, 1940s Sweden.
H 69.69 in W 37.01 in D 17.33 in
Midcentury Handcrafted Cabinet Elm, Sweden, 1940s
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This wonderful handcrafted cabinet is made from elm veneer. Excellent carved and curved legs as
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Swedish 1940's Sideboard
Located in New York, NY
Constructed in the straightforward style of the start of the mid-modern period. The Nordic birch veneers radiate warmth and add a natural element to the case itself. Both doors are...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Birch

Swedish 1940's Sideboard
Swedish 1940's Sideboard
H 57 in W 47.75 in D 20 in
Rare pine cabinet by Otto Dahlin, Sweden, 1940s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful cabinet by Otto Dahlin, Sweden, during the 1940s. Made in solid pine with elements of
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Rare pine cabinet by Otto Dahlin, Sweden, 1940s
Rare pine cabinet by Otto Dahlin, Sweden, 1940s
H 64.57 in W 50.01 in D 18.51 in
Swedish designer functionalistic pine archive cabinet, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Chunky archive cabinet by anonymous designer in Sweden in the middle of the 20th century. Made in
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Vintage 1940s Petite Swedish Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 1940s Petite Swedish sideboard cabinet Cabinet most likely needs refinishing with
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Mid-20th Century Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Swedish Cabinetmaker, sideboard of mahogany and maple. 1940's
By Mobelfabrikken Toften
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Swedish Cabinetmaker sideboard in mahogany with maple details. Doors with shelves and drawers
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Swedish Wooden Cabinet, 1940s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Swedish Wooden Cabinet, 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Swedish Wooden Cabinet, 1940s
Mid-Century Swedish Wooden Cabinet, 1940s
H 55.12 in W 39.77 in D 16.15 in
1940s Swedish Grace Drybar Cabinet
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This exquisite 1940s Dry Bar is a remarkable example of Swedish Grace design, masterfully crafted
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

1940s Swedish Grace Drybar Cabinet
1940s Swedish Grace Drybar Cabinet
H 55.91 in W 35.04 in D 15.36 in
1940s Tall Swedish Sideboard/Cabinet by Blomstermåla Möbelfabrik
By Blomstermåla Möbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
Möbelfabrik in Sweden in the 1940s. This well-made cabinet offers plenty of storage with double doors with
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Cabinet by Eugen Höglund for Bildh. verkstad Vetlanda, Sweden, 1940s
By Eugen Höglund
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Magnificent cabinet designed and made by Eugen Höglund in Vetlanda, Sweden, duing the 1940s
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Swedish modern walnut and beech relief cabinet by David Blomberg, 1940s
By David Blomberg
Located in Hägersten, SE
Cabinet designed by David Blomberg. Produced in Sweden by his own company Sala Möbelfabrik during
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern cabinet by Erik Mattsson for Mjölby Intarsia, Sweden, 1940s
By Mjölby Intarsia, Erik Mattsson 1
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Sweden during the 1940s. Beautiful wooden inlay on doors. Key included. One of two door latches is
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Beech, Oak, Teak, Walnut

Swedish Cabinet in Stained Pinewood by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur, 1940s
By Goran Malmvall, Svensk Fur
Located in Odense, DK
Rare cabinet in dark stained pinewood by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur. Pair of doors with relief
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Rare sideboard by Oscar Nilsson, Sweden. 1940's.
By Oscar Nilsson
Located in Bozeman, MT
cabinetmaker Jacob Wickman. Sweden 1930s Literature: Det moderna hemmet. Inredningskonst i Sverige och andra
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Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Rare sideboard by Oscar Nilsson, Sweden. 1940's.
Rare sideboard by Oscar Nilsson, Sweden. 1940's.
H 33.47 in W 79.93 in D 19.89 in
Rare cabinet '808' by Alvar Aalto for AB Artek in Hedemora, Sweden, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Cabinet '808' by Alvar Aalto. Rare piece of furtniture and even more so when its produced by Aaltos
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Birch

Swedish Modern 1940s Cabinet from Walfrid Svensson & Co in Karlstad
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Swedish Modern 1940s cabinet from the furniture factory AB Walfrid Svensson & Co in
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Burl

1940s Elegant Swedish Ash Veneer Cabinet with Carved Frieze and Ample Storage
Located in London, GB
This Swedish cabinet features elegant ash veneers, showcasing the wood's natural grain. The
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Ash

Antique Art Deco Swedish Elm Wood Cabinet with Inlay, 1940s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Detroit, MI
This lovely antique Swedish Art Deco wood cabinet or sideboard in the style of Carl Malmsten is
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Brass

SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors Cabinet, Circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish, SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors mahogany cabinet with fruitwood inlays, Circa 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish designer pine sideboard by Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Sideboard by anonymous designer for Åby Möbelfabrik in Sweden during the 1940s. Rare model from a
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wrought Iron

Bureau / Chest of Drawers in pine, Sweden, 1940s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish bureau / chest of drawers in dark stained pine. Produced in Sweden, 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Pine

Bureau / Chest of Drawers in pine, Sweden, 1940s
Bureau / Chest of Drawers in pine, Sweden, 1940s
H 25.99 in W 27.56 in D 13.78 in
1940s Swedish cabinet maker console in solid patinated pine and brass fittings.
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in København K, 84
This robust 1940s Swedish console or chest of drawers, attributed to renowned designer Axel Einar
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Sideboard, walnut, Swedish / Scandinavian Modern 1940s.
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish Modern sideboard in walnut veneer, with shelves and one side woth two drawers
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Walnut

Swedish Modern Bureau, 1940s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Petite bureau or chest of drawers, manufactured in Sweden, circa 1940. This bureau is made of
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany

Swedish Modern Bureau, 1940s
Swedish Modern Bureau, 1940s
H 25.99 in W 20.08 in D 12.6 in
Matching Swedish 1940s Chest and Cabinet in the Style of Otto Schulz
By Otto Schulz
Located in Hägersten, SE
Sweden during the 1940s. Both cabinets with teak on back and the front doors/drawers. Tops and sides
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions: 25.75” H x 43.625
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Scandinavian Modern "Lovö" bookcase, NK, Sweden, 1940s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Low pine bookcase with cabinet part, made at NK in a rustic functionalist design. Rounded corners
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Gustavian, Swedish Commode, Grey Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gustavian, Swedish Commode or Dresser, Grey Paint Distressed, Brass, Sweden, 1940s Gustavian chest
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Dressers

Materials

Paint

Göran Malmvall, Svensk Für, Corner Cupboard, Sweden, 1940's, stamped
By Svensk Fur, Goran Malmvall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A special cabinet by Goran Malmval made by Svensk Fur in 1940's Sweden, an excellent example of
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Vintage 1940s European Scandinavian Modern Corner Cupboards

Materials

Fir

Free standing Swedish Modern secretaire in Walnut and Elm, 1940s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Swedish Modern chiffonier / secretaire in Walnut and Elm from the 1940s by unidentified designer
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Elm, Walnut

Rare Freestanding Bookcase in Mahogany by Josef Frank, 1940's
By Josef Frank
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Freestanding Bookcase in Mahogany by Josef Frank, 1940's Additional Information: Material
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20th Century Swedish Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Dry-bar / Cabinet In The Style Of Axel Einar Hjorth For Nordiska Sweden 1940s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Swedish high quality Grace cabinet / drink cabinet in the style of Axel Einar Hjorth. Birch
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Sideboard Attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth for Nk, Sweden, 1940s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sideboard attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth for NK, Sweden. 1940s. Oak and leather. Measurements
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Leather, Oak

Carl-Axel Acking Attributed Cabinet in Elm, Oak and Brass, SMF Bodafors, 1940s
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors, Carl-Axel Acking
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare cabinet was produced by AB Svenska Möbelfabrikerna in Bodafors, Sweden in the late
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Swedish Modern Bureau by Åby Möbelfabrik, 1940s
By Åby Möbler
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful bureau by Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, circa 1940. This bureau is made of elm and elm root
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Unique Lovö Cabinet by Axel-Einar Hjorth, 1940s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Unique "Lovö" cabinet by Axel-Einar Hjorth with unique leg stand, produced by Nordiska Kompaniet
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Iron

Unique Lovö Cabinet by Axel-Einar Hjorth, 1940s
Unique Lovö Cabinet by Axel-Einar Hjorth, 1940s
H 57.09 in W 40.36 in D 18.12 in
Floral Swedish Modern Sideboard, 1940s — Inspired by Josef Frank
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
A rare and captivating Swedish Modern sideboard from the 1940s, beautifully updated with decoupaged
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Buffets

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Walnut

Vintage Swedish Pine Bookcase, 1940s – Adjustable Shelves, Scandinavian Modern
Located in Göteborg, SE
This vintage Swedish bookcase from the 1930-40s is crafted in solid pine with beautifully grained
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Swedish Art Deco Sideboard in Oak 1940s
Located in Meer, VAN
Art Deco Cabinet in Oak, Sweden, 1940s. Very distinct Art Deco cabinet with glass sliding doors
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Swedish Art Deco Sideboard in Oak 1940s
Swedish Art Deco Sideboard in Oak 1940s
H 36.23 in W 57.88 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Axel Larsson Sideboards in Elm and Birch, SMF Bodafors, Sweden, 1940s
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors, Axel Larsson
Located in The Hague, NL
. They were produced by SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken in Bodafors, Sweden in the 1940s. The pieces are marked
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Birch, Elm

Swedish Modern Pyramid Mahogany Chest of Drawers, ca 1940s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Swedish Modern chest of drawers in book matched Pyramid Mahogany from the 1940s. Very nice mahogany
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Swedish Modern Bureau by Otto Schulz for Boet, 1940s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Karlstad, SE
Very rare bureau by Otto Schulz for Boet, circa 1940. This bureau is covered in cream white vinyl
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Swedish Desk and Stool by Göran Malmvall 1940s/'50s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Brescia, IT
Pine wood table and stool set designed by G.Malmvall for The Swedish Fur company. Two pieces of
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Pine

Vintage Swedish Walnut and Burl Buffet with Glass Vitrine, 1940s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This cupboard was manufactured in Sweden during the 1940s. It is finished in walnut burl wood. A
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Buffets

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Milk Glass, Walnut, Burl

Chest of Drawers Model 146 Designed by Carl-Axel Acking, Sweden 1940s
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chest of drawers model 146 designed by Carl-Axel Acking for Svenska Möbelfabriken, Sweden, 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

1940s Swedish Modern Bar Cabinet by Ab Seffle
By Seffle Möbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: AB Seffle Era: 1940s Materials: Teak
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Teak

Modernist Carl Malmsten Pine 1940s Desk with a shelf, unique
By Carl Malmsten, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Forest, BE
This is a unusual desk made out of pine. Produced in Sweden around the 1940s. It is a so unique in
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Pine

1940s Intarsa Inlay Bookcase in Elm
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Sweden Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1940s Materials: Elm Measurements
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Elm

1940s Intarsa Inlay Bookcase in Elm
1940s Intarsa Inlay Bookcase in Elm
H 45 in W 70.75 in D 12.25 in
vintage counter 1940s display cupboard Swedis
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage counter 1940s display cupboard Swedish period 1940s design unknown Sweden condition
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Metal, Copper

vintage counter  1940s  display  cupboard  Swedis
vintage counter  1940s  display  cupboard  Swedis
H 37.41 in W 59.45 in D 24.81 in
Scandinavian Three Drawer Chest in Birch, 1940s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Scandinavian chest of 3 lockable drawers. Classy birch chest of drawers consisting of 3 drawers with metal details on the locks. The light color and burl wood grain make it an eleg...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch

Scandinavian Three Drawer Chest in Birch, 1940s
Scandinavian Three Drawer Chest in Birch, 1940s
H 29.14 in W 32.68 in D 16.54 in
Marble Top chest of drawers with brass detailing
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cabinet, anonymous, Sweden, 1940s. Mahogany, beech, marble and brass. Dimensions: H: 70 cm / 2' 3
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Marble, Brass

Marble Top chest of drawers with brass detailing
Marble Top chest of drawers with brass detailing
H 27.56 in W 27.96 in D 16.54 in
Axel Einar Hjorth, Cabinet, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Axel Einar Hjorth, "Charles" Cabinet, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s Measure: height approx
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Swedish 1940s Moderne Storage Cabinet in Flame Mahogany
Located in Richmond, VA
Swedish Art Moderne storage cabinet rendered in highly figured, book matched mahogany. Interior
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Cabinet Swedish Modern with Relief Doors, 1940s
Located in Helsingborg, Skåne
Cabinet Swedish modern with relief doors. 1940s The cabinet have removable shelves.
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Beech, Walnut

Cabinet Swedish Modern with Relief Doors, 1940s
Cabinet Swedish Modern with Relief Doors, 1940s
H 61.82 in W 51.19 in D 16.34 in
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Swedish 1940s Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of Swedish 1940s cabinets available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, all Swedish 1940s cabinets available were constructed with great care. Swedish 1940s cabinets have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Swedish 1940s cabinets made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Bodafors, Axel Larsson and Josef Frank each produced beautiful Swedish 1940s cabinets that are worth considering.

How Much are Swedish 1940s Cabinets?

Prices for Swedish 1940s cabinets start at $806 and top out at $98,117 with the average selling for $3,750.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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.

Questions About Swedish 1940s Cabinets
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.

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