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1940’s Swedish Cabinet
1940’s Swedish Cabinet

1940’s Swedish Cabinet

By Erik Mattsson 1

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1940’s Swedish Cabinet attributed to Erik Mattson.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Birch, Elm, Mahogany

1940’s Swedish Cabinet With Nordens Flora Illustrations
1940’s Swedish Cabinet With Nordens Flora Illustrations

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Beech, Paper

Swedish Modern Mahogany Bar Cabinet, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Modern Mahogany Bar Cabinet, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Modern Mahogany Bar Cabinet, Sweden, 1940s

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Striking Swedish Modern bar cabinet. Dramatic pyramid mahogany veneer and fluted legs in stained beech. Curving shape that follows the bar interior, decorated with mirrored glass and...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Beech, Mahogany

Vintage 1940's Swedish Locking China Cabinet by Fran Blomstermala Mobelfabrik
Vintage 1940's Swedish Locking China Cabinet by Fran Blomstermala Mobelfabrik

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 Fran Blomstermala Mobelfabrik.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Biedermeier Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Rare pine cabinet by Otto Dahlin, Sweden, 1940s
Rare pine cabinet by Otto Dahlin, Sweden, 1940s

Rare pine cabinet by Otto Dahlin, Sweden, 1940s

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Produced by Åby Möbelfabrik and retailed by Otto Dahlin in Stockholm during the 1940s. Made in solid pine with iron details. The gently curved top and legs are in the spirit of Swe...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Scandinavian Modern "Hytte" Cabinet from NK, Sweden, 1940s
Scandinavian Modern "Hytte" Cabinet from NK, Sweden, 1940s

Scandinavian Modern "Hytte" Cabinet from NK, Sweden, 1940s

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Beautiful midcentury “Hytte” cabinet from NK, made from pine in a rustic design. Traditional design elements yet distinctly modernist.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Pine

1940s Swedish Grace Drybar Cabinet
1940s Swedish Grace Drybar Cabinet

1940s Swedish Grace Drybar Cabinet

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

This exquisite 1940s Dry Bar is a remarkable example of Swedish Grace design, masterfully crafted from a luxurious blend of mahogany, beech, teak, and elm woods.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Cabinet by Axel Larsson for Bodafors in Mahogany, Sweden, 1940s
Cabinet by Axel Larsson for Bodafors in Mahogany, Sweden, 1940s

Cabinet by Axel Larsson for Bodafors in Mahogany, Sweden, 1940s

By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors, Axel Larsson

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Rare cabinet designed by Axel Larsson for Bodafors, Sweden, 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Swedish Modern, Nordens Flora Cabinet, Birch, Floral Lithographs, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Modern, Nordens Flora Cabinet, Birch, Floral Lithographs, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Modern, Nordens Flora Cabinet, Birch, Floral Lithographs, Sweden, 1940s

Located in Stamford, CT

Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Nordens Flora Cabinet, Birch, Floral Lithographs, Sweden, 1940s A wonderful Scandinavian cabinet in the manner of Josef Frank and produced in the early p...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Birch

Scandinavian Modern cabinet '2661' by Mjölby Intarsia, Sweden, 1940s
Scandinavian Modern cabinet '2661' by Mjölby Intarsia, Sweden, 1940s

Scandinavian Modern cabinet '2661' by Mjölby Intarsia, Sweden, 1940s

By Erik Mattsson 1, Mjölby Intarsia

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Exceptional cabinet or sideboard model '2661' by unknown designer and executed by Mjölby Intarsia in Sweden during the 1940s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Beech, Oak, Teak, Walnut

1940s Tall Swedish Sideboard/Cabinet by Blomstermåla Möbelfabrik
1940s Tall Swedish Sideboard/Cabinet by Blomstermåla Möbelfabrik

1940s Tall Swedish Sideboard/Cabinet by Blomstermåla Möbelfabrik

By Blomstermåla Möbelfabrik

Located in London, GB

Exceptional elegant and tall sideboard/cabinet in great condition produced by Blomstermåla Möbelfabrik in Sweden in the 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Swedish Modern, Monumental Nordens Flora Cabinet, Mahogany, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Modern, Monumental Nordens Flora Cabinet, Mahogany, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Modern, Monumental Nordens Flora Cabinet, Mahogany, Sweden, 1940s

By Josef Frank

Located in Stamford, CT

Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Monumental Nordens Flora Cabinet, Mahogany, Flame Birch, Floral Lithographs, Sweden, 1940s A very large Scandinavian cabinet in the manner of Josef Frank...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Credenzas

Materials

Wood

1940s Swedish Modern Dressing Cabinet by Axel Larsson in Mahogany
1940s Swedish Modern Dressing Cabinet by Axel Larsson in Mahogany

1940s Swedish Modern Dressing Cabinet by Axel Larsson in Mahogany

By Axel Larsson, SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Beautiful Swedish Modern dressing cabinet by Axel Larsson, with lovely pyramid mahogany veneer on front and sides, and decorative brass handles. Rounded shape that follows the interior.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Art Deco Style Burled Swedish Cabinets by Andrew Szoeke C. 1940's
Pair of Art Deco Style Burled Swedish Cabinets by Andrew Szoeke C. 1940's

Pair of Art Deco Style Burled Swedish Cabinets by Andrew Szoeke C. 1940's

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 38 in W: 48 in D: 18 in An exceptional pair of Art Deco-style Swedish cabinets by Andrew Szoeke, dating to circa the 1940s and showcasing the designer's celebrated m...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Swedish Cabinet in Pinewood by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur, 1940s
Swedish Cabinet in Pinewood by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur, 1940s

Swedish Cabinet in Pinewood by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur, 1940s

By Goran Malmvall, Svensk Fur

Located in Odense, DK

Rare cabinet in solid pinewood by Göran Malmvall for Svensk Fur. Pair of doors with relief decor. 4 shelves with dovetail joints. Original key included. Göran Malmvall (1917-2001) w...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Vintage 1940s Petite Swedish Sideboard Cabinet Attributed to Axel Larsson
Vintage 1940s Petite Swedish Sideboard Cabinet Attributed to Axel Larsson

Vintage 1940s Petite Swedish Sideboard Cabinet Attributed to Axel Larsson

By Axel Larsson

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage 1940s Petite Swedish sideboard cabinet Cabinet most likely needs refinishing with respect to the top.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Bar cabinet by Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh, Bodafors, Sweden, 1940s
Bar cabinet by Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh, Bodafors, Sweden, 1940s

Bar cabinet by Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh, Bodafors, Sweden, 1940s

By Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh 1, Bodafors

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

A very rare bar cabinet designed by Ulla Fogelklou-Skogh and produced by Bodafors in Sweden during the 1940s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Mahogany

1940s Swedish modern Lemon wood inlay cabinet by Göthes
1940s Swedish modern Lemon wood inlay cabinet by Göthes

1940s Swedish modern Lemon wood inlay cabinet by Göthes

Located in Hägersten, SE

Swedish Modern cabinet produced by Göthes in Eskilstuna Sweden during the 1940s. the cabinet part is veneered with lemon wood with floral and geometrical inlays in walnut and birch.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Birch, Elm, Fruitwood, Walnut

Cabinet Attributed to Erik Matsson in Inlaid Wood and Beech, Sweden, 1940s
Cabinet Attributed to Erik Matsson in Inlaid Wood and Beech, Sweden, 1940s

Cabinet Attributed to Erik Matsson in Inlaid Wood and Beech, Sweden, 1940s

By Mjölby Intarsia, Erik Mattsson 1

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Swedish modern cabinet attributed to Erik Matsson, produced by Mjölby Intarsia in the 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

1940s Swedish Modern Nordens Flora Botanical Sideboard Cabinet
1940s Swedish Modern Nordens Flora Botanical Sideboard Cabinet

1940s Swedish Modern Nordens Flora Botanical Sideboard Cabinet

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A remarkable mid-20th century circa 1940s Swedish modern sideboard, credenza, or cabinet finished with a striking decoupage surface.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Brass, Steel

Rare cabinet '808' by Alvar Aalto for AB Artek in Hedemora, Sweden, 1940s
Rare cabinet '808' by Alvar Aalto for AB Artek in Hedemora, Sweden, 1940s

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 factory in Hedemora, Sweden. AB Artek in Hedemora opened 1946 in order to produc...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Birch

1940s Elegant Swedish Ash Veneer Cabinet with Carved Frieze and Ample Storage
1940s Elegant Swedish Ash Veneer Cabinet with Carved Frieze and Ample Storage

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 centrepiece of the design is a beautifully carved frieze, running horizontally across the ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cupboards

Materials

Ash

Swedish Grace, Geometric Cabinet in Oak, Thysells Möbler, Art Deco, 1940s
Swedish Grace, Geometric Cabinet in Oak, Thysells Möbler, Art Deco, 1940s

Swedish Grace, Geometric Cabinet in Oak, Thysells Möbler, Art Deco, 1940s

Located in Odense, DK

This elegant Swedish Grace vintage cabinet is a refined example of mid century furniture design, showcasing high-quality craftsmanship and timeless appeal.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Burl

Bar Cabinet in Elm and Brass Attributed to Carl-Axel Acking, 1940's
Bar Cabinet in Elm and Brass Attributed to Carl-Axel Acking, 1940's

Bar Cabinet in Elm and Brass Attributed to Carl-Axel Acking, 1940's

By Carl-Axel Acking

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Bar Cabinet in Elm and Brass Attributed to Carl-Axel Acking, 1940's Additional Information: Material: Elm, brass Style: Mid century, Scandinavia Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sw...

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Art Deco bookcase - Sweden, 1940s
Art Deco bookcase - Sweden, 1940s

Art Deco bookcase - Sweden, 1940s

Located in London, GB

A study in proportion and restraint, this Swedish Art Deco bookcase is executed in darkly stained wood with a strong rectilinear presence. Raised on four block feet, the form is divi...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Swedish Modern Bookcase in Pine, 1940s
Swedish Modern Bookcase in Pine, 1940s

Swedish Modern Bookcase in Pine, 1940s

By Carl Malmsten

Located in Stockholm, SE

Produced in Sweden, 1940s

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Åtvidaberg, Bookcase, Pine, Iron, Sweden, 1940s
Åtvidaberg, Bookcase, Pine, Iron, Sweden, 1940s

Åtvidaberg, Bookcase, Pine, Iron, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A dark-stained pine and iron bookcase produced by Åtvidaberg, Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 79.125"H x 31.5"W x 13.0"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Åtvidaberg, Bookcase, Pine, Iron, Sweden, 1940s
Åtvidaberg, Bookcase, Pine, Iron, Sweden, 1940s

Åtvidaberg, Bookcase, Pine, Iron, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A dark-stained pine and iron bookcase produced by Åtvidaberg, Sweden, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 79.125"H x 33.75"W x 12.75"D All items ship from High Point, North Caro...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Göran Malmvall Swedish Fir Chest with Ring Handles, Sweden, 1940's
Göran Malmvall Swedish Fir Chest with Ring Handles, Sweden, 1940's

Göran Malmvall Swedish Fir Chest with Ring Handles, Sweden, 1940's

By Goran Malmvall

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Göran Malmvall Swedish Fir Chest with Ring Handles, Sweden, 1940, signed Fir, Brass, original key H: 29.5 D: 15.25 W: 33.5

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Bureau / Chest of Drawers in pine, Sweden, 1940s
Bureau / Chest of Drawers in pine, Sweden, 1940s

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.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Scandinavian Modern Cabinet in Birch Root and Mahogany, 1940s
Scandinavian Modern Cabinet in Birch Root and Mahogany, 1940s

Scandinavian Modern Cabinet in Birch Root and Mahogany, 1940s

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

This rare and large cabinet, produced in Sweden by an unknown designer, exemplifies the sophisticated craftsmanship and rich material vocabulary characteristic of early to mid-20th-c...

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Swedish Modern Bureau, 1940s
Swedish Modern Bureau, 1940s

Swedish Modern Bureau, 1940s

Located in Karlstad, SE

Petite bureau or chest of drawers, manufactured in Sweden, circa 1940. This bureau is made of solid wood with mahogany veneer. It consists of three drawers with beautiful brass hand...

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Oak and Brass Cabinet by Oscar Nilsson, 1940s
Mid-Century Modern Oak and Brass Cabinet by Oscar Nilsson, 1940s

Mid-Century Modern Oak and Brass Cabinet by Oscar Nilsson, 1940s

By Oscar Nilsson

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Cabinet in Oak and Brass by Oscar Nilsson, 1940's Additional Information: Material: Oak and brass Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Svensk möbelindustri in Sweden Dimensi...

Category

20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Sideboard by Åby Möbelfabrik in Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Sideboard by Åby Möbelfabrik in Pine, Sweden, 1940s

Sideboard by Åby Möbelfabrik in Pine, Sweden, 1940s

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

A sideboard by an unknown designer, produced by Åby Möbelfabrik in Sweden during the 1940s. A high-quality example of Swedish sportstugemöbler, a style that gained international rec...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Iron

Pine sideboard "Lövåsen" by Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1940s
Pine sideboard "Lövåsen" by Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1940s

Pine sideboard "Lövåsen" by Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1940s

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

A rare sideboard produced by Åby Möbelfabrik in Sweden during the 1940s. The model “Lövåsen” belongs to the sportstugemöbel (cabin furniture) tradition — known for its functional sim...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wrought Iron

Göran Malmvall, Svensk Für, Corner Cupboard, Sweden, 1940's, stamped
Göran Malmvall, Svensk Für, Corner Cupboard, Sweden, 1940's, stamped

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 Scandinavian reputation for quality, function & beauty built on the likes of conte...

Category

Vintage 1940s European Scandinavian Modern Corner Cupboards

Materials

Fir

1940s Scandinavian Modern Otto Schultz Cabinet in Ash and Brass
1940s Scandinavian Modern Otto Schultz Cabinet in Ash and Brass

1940s Scandinavian Modern Otto Schultz Cabinet in Ash and Brass

By Otto Schulz

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Very rare cabinet designed by Otto Schulz. Produced by Boet in Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Swedish Modern, Nordens Flora Bookcase, Birch, Floral Lithographs, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Modern, Nordens Flora Bookcase, Birch, Floral Lithographs, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Modern, Nordens Flora Bookcase, Birch, Floral Lithographs, Sweden, 1940s

By Josef Frank

Located in Stamford, CT

Swedish Modern, Nordens Flora Bookcase, Birch, Floral Lithographs, Sweden, 1940s A wonderful Scandinavian open bookcase cabinet in the manner of Josef Frank and produced in the earl...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Birch

Swedish wardrobe with marquetry decoration, 1940s - J361
Swedish wardrobe with marquetry decoration, 1940s - J361

Swedish wardrobe with marquetry decoration, 1940s - J361

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

1940s Swedish cabinet. Frame made of flamed birch veneer and solid wood, embellished with a floral marquetry motif.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Birch

Exceptional Oscar Nilsson Attributed Sideboard in Oak Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Exceptional Oscar Nilsson Attributed Sideboard in Oak Wood, Sweden, 1940s

Exceptional Oscar Nilsson Attributed Sideboard in Oak Wood, Sweden, 1940s

By Oscar Nilsson, Jacob Wickman

Located in The Hague, NL

This exceptionally rare sideboard was produced in Sweden in the 1940s by Isidor Hörlin and the design is strongly attributed to Oscar Nilsson.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Rare Freestanding Bookcase in Mahogany by Josef Frank, 1940's
Rare Freestanding Bookcase in Mahogany by Josef Frank, 1940's

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: Mahogany Style: Mid century, Scandinavia Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden Dimension...

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Sideboard Attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth for NK, Sweden, 1940s
Sideboard Attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth for NK, Sweden, 1940s

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: H: 56 cm / 22'' W: 118 cm / 3' 10 1/2'' D: 40 cm / 15 3/4''.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Leather, Oak

Swedish Modern Chest of Drawers by Axel Larsson, Bodafors, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Modern Chest of Drawers by Axel Larsson, Bodafors, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Modern Chest of Drawers by Axel Larsson, Bodafors, Sweden, 1940s

By Bodafors, Axel Larsson

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Beautiful Swedish Modern mahogany chest of drawers by Axel Larsson, with lovely veneer on front and sides, and decorative brass handles. Curving shape and drawers that follow the sam...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Bookcase model "1142" by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1940s
Bookcase model "1142" by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1940s

Bookcase model "1142" by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1940s

By Josef Frank

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Freestanding bookcase designed by Josef Frank in the 1940s. Executed in mahogany with a warm, even tone. Open construction with three adjustable shelves. Sculptural feet with a dis...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Carl-Axel Acking Attributed Cabinet in Elm, Oak and Brass, SMF Bodafors, 1940s
Carl-Axel Acking Attributed Cabinet in Elm, Oak and Brass, SMF Bodafors, 1940s

Carl-Axel Acking Attributed Cabinet in Elm, Oak and Brass, SMF Bodafors, 1940s

By Carl-Axel Acking, SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors

Located in The Hague, NL

This very rare cabinet was produced by AB Svenska Möbelfabrikerna in Bodafors, Sweden in the late 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 Bookcase and Cabinets in Mahogany by Josef Frank, 1940s
Set of 3 Bookcase and Cabinets in Mahogany by Josef Frank, 1940s

Set of 3 Bookcase and Cabinets in Mahogany by Josef Frank, 1940s

By Josef Frank

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Additional Information: Producer: Svenskt Tenn Decade: 1940s Country: Sweden Style: Mid Century, Scandinavian Modern Material: Mahogany Designed in: 1940s Dimensions: W 100 x D 27 x ...

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Rare pine sideboard by Göran Malmvall for Svensk fur, Sweden, 1940s
Rare pine sideboard by Göran Malmvall for Svensk fur, Sweden, 1940s

Rare pine sideboard by Göran Malmvall for Svensk fur, Sweden, 1940s

By Goran Malmvall, Svensk Fur

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Small sideboard or cabinet by Göran Malmvall for Svensk fur during the 1940s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Pine

Swedish Modern Bureau by Åby Möbelfabrik, 1940s
Swedish Modern Bureau by Åby Möbelfabrik, 1940s

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 veneer. It consist of three drawers and one folding vertical door, hiding three smal...

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Swedish Modern, Chest of Drawers, Elm, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Modern, Chest of Drawers, Elm, Brass, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Modern, Chest of Drawers, Elm, Brass, Sweden, 1940s

By Bodafors

Located in Stamford, CT

Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Dresser or Chest of Drawers, Elm, Brass, Sweden, 1940s A single dresser designed and produced in Sweden in the first half of the 20th century, drawing st...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Desk by Andrew Szoeke, Pallisander Wood Inlay, Sweden, 1940s
Art Deco Desk by Andrew Szoeke, Pallisander Wood Inlay, Sweden, 1940s

Art Deco Desk by Andrew Szoeke, Pallisander Wood Inlay, Sweden, 1940s

By Andrew Szoeke

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Pallisander wood desk with exotic wood inlays. Desk features four pull-out drawers, one shelf and keyed locking. Back is also finished with the same figural inlay. Origin...

Category

20th Century Swedish Art Deco Desks

Materials

Cherry, Sycamore, Walnut

Geometrical blue cabinet attributed to Otto Schulz  and Boet, 1940s
Geometrical blue cabinet attributed to Otto Schulz  and Boet, 1940s

Geometrical blue cabinet attributed to Otto Schulz and Boet, 1940s

By Otto Schulz, Boet

Located in Hägersten, SE

Striking cabinet attributed to Swedish designer Otto Schulz. Made with the by Otto Schulz patented "Bopoint" technique where the surface in decorated with brass nails as in the case ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

1940s Swedish Mahogany Chest of Drawers by Axel Larsson
1940s Swedish Mahogany Chest of Drawers by Axel Larsson

1940s Swedish Mahogany Chest of Drawers by Axel Larsson

By Axel Larsson

Located in London, GB

This elegant 1940s Swedish chest of drawers showcases a timeless design of mid-century Scandinavian furniture by Axel Larsson. Featuring a rich flamed mahogany wood veneer with a sat...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Chest of Drawers by Göran Malmvall in Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Chest of Drawers by Göran Malmvall in Pine, Sweden, 1940s

Chest of Drawers by Göran Malmvall in Pine, Sweden, 1940s

By Goran Malmvall

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

A rare chest of drawers designed by Göran Malmvall for Karl Andersson & Söner in Huskvarna, Sweden, during the 1940s. Model 620 features three spacious drawers with circular brass ha...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Swedish Modern Bureau by Otto Schulz for Boet, 1940s
Swedish Modern Bureau by Otto Schulz for Boet, 1940s

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 attached with pearl nails, significant for the designer. The skewed front is made o...

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Axel Larsson Chest of Drawers for SMF Bodafors, Sweden, 1940s
Axel Larsson Chest of Drawers for SMF Bodafors, Sweden, 1940s

Axel Larsson Chest of Drawers for SMF Bodafors, Sweden, 1940s

By Axel Larsson

Located in London, GB

Elegant vintage chest of drawers designed by Axel Larsson and made by SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors in Sweden during the 1940s. The piece has three drawers with attractive stain...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Birch, Elm

Vintage Swedish Pine Bookcase, 1940s – Adjustable Shelves, Scandinavian Modern
Vintage Swedish Pine Bookcase, 1940s – Adjustable Shelves, Scandinavian Modern

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 wood and a warm, honey-toned finish. Its clean, minimalist design reflects classic ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Pine

Chest of Drawers Model 146 Designed by Carl-Axel Acking, Sweden 1940s
Chest of Drawers Model 146 Designed by Carl-Axel Acking, Sweden 1940s

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. Elm with alder root drawers, brass. Marked "SM No. 146" Measurements: H: 94 cm/ ...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Elm

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Axel Einar Hjorth, Cabinet, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s
Axel Einar Hjorth, Cabinet, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s

Axel Einar Hjorth, Cabinet, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s

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H 66.93 in W 44.49 in D 17.72 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. 170, 113 x 45 cm.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Swedish 1940s Moderne Storage Cabinet in Flame Mahogany
Swedish 1940s Moderne Storage Cabinet in Flame Mahogany

Swedish 1940s Moderne Storage Cabinet in Flame Mahogany

Located in Richmond, VA

With original key. Made in Sweden in the 1940s.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Cabinet Swedish Modern with Relief Doors, 1940s
Cabinet Swedish Modern with Relief Doors, 1940s

Cabinet Swedish Modern with Relief Doors, 1940s

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H 61.82 in W 51.19 in D 16.34 in

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

Materials

Beech, Walnut

Swedish, 1940s Moderne Storage Cabinet with Figural Relief by Eugene Höglund
Swedish, 1940s Moderne Storage Cabinet with Figural Relief by Eugene Höglund

Swedish, 1940s Moderne Storage Cabinet with Figural Relief by Eugene Höglund

By Eugen Höglund

Located in Richmond, VA

Swedish, 1940s moderne storage cabinet by Eugene Höglund, Vetlanda, Sweden, circa 1940.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

1940s Swedish Cabinet by Erik Matsson signed by Erik Matsson
1940s Swedish Cabinet by Erik Matsson signed by Erik Matsson

1940s Swedish Cabinet by Erik Matsson signed by Erik Matsson

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H 53.15 in W 38.98 in D 14.57 in

1940s Swedish Cabinet by Erik Matsson signed by Erik Matsson

By Erik Mattsson 1

Located in Helsingborg, SE

Superb Swedish Craftwork made year 1942 with documentation (original certificate) stating that the cabinet was designed by Swedish architect Erik Matsson and that this specific cabin...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

1940s Swedish Cabinet by Erik Matsson One of its kind
1940s Swedish Cabinet by Erik Matsson One of its kind

1940s Swedish Cabinet by Erik Matsson One of its kind

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H 45.28 in W 49.22 in D 16.15 in

1940s Swedish Cabinet by Erik Matsson One of its kind

By Erik Mattsson 1

Located in Helsingborg, SE

Superb Swedish craftwork with original drawings of the intarsia inlaying at the front and different wood used. The intarsia picturing Stockholm skyline and classical motives on Stock...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Art Moderne Secretaire Desk with Chest of Drawers in Mahogany, Sweden, 1940s
Art Moderne Secretaire Desk with Chest of Drawers in Mahogany, Sweden, 1940s

Art Moderne Secretaire Desk with Chest of Drawers in Mahogany, Sweden, 1940s

Located in Richmond, VA

Swedish art moderne era secretaire desk rendered in striped mahogany. With interior in mahogany. Interior consists of slots and pullout / pull-out drawers. There is an area to conven...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

1940s Minimalist Storage Cabinet in Elm Made at NK, Stockholm
1940s Minimalist Storage Cabinet in Elm Made at NK, Stockholm

1940s Minimalist Storage Cabinet in Elm Made at NK, Stockholm

Located in Richmond, VA

This beautifully outfitted storage cabinet is a great example of early Scandinavian minimalism. With metal tags on back from NK (Nordiskakompaniet) in Stockholm, with production date...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Bookcase/ Decorative Storage, Swedish Modern with Relief Front, 1940s
Bookcase/ Decorative Storage, Swedish Modern with Relief Front, 1940s

Bookcase/ Decorative Storage, Swedish Modern with Relief Front, 1940s

Located in Helsingborg, Skåne

Amazing bookcase / decorative storage with relief and brass front. Made in Sweden 1940s. They're no storage behind the brass/ relief area. Just decorative and a part of the total d...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Vintage Swedish Rococo Style Chest, 1940s
Vintage Swedish Rococo Style Chest, 1940s

Vintage Swedish Rococo Style Chest, 1940s

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H 26.38 in W 23.23 in D 14.97 in

Vintage Swedish Rococo Style Chest, 1940s

Located in Helsingborg, SE

This Swedish Rococo style dresser features embellished drawers in dark blue. The top of the dresser is painted marble.   

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Walnut and Burl Swedish Buffet with Glass Vitrine, 1940s
Antique Walnut and Burl Swedish Buffet with Glass Vitrine, 1940s

Antique Walnut and Burl Swedish Buffet with Glass Vitrine, 1940s

Located in Warsaw, PL

This cupboard was manufactured in Sweden during the 1940s. It is finished in walnut burl wood. A burl (or burr) is a tree growth in which the grain has grown in a deformed manner. It...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Credenzas

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Otto Schultz 's Sideboard with "Fleur-de-Lys" Pattern for Boet, circa 1940
Otto Schultz 's Sideboard with "Fleur-de-Lys" Pattern for Boet, circa 1940

Otto Schultz 's Sideboard with "Fleur-de-Lys" Pattern for Boet, circa 1940

By Otto Schulz

Located in Saint Ouen, Île-de-France

Otto Schultz 's Sideboard produced by Boet, Sweden, circa 1940. Marquetry with "Fleur-de-Lys" pattern, rosewood and beech.    

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Swedish 1940s Moderne Chest of Drawers in Mahogany and Birch
Swedish 1940s Moderne Chest of Drawers in Mahogany and Birch

Swedish 1940s Moderne Chest of Drawers in Mahogany and Birch

Located in Richmond, VA

Swedish 1940s moderne chest of drawers. Rendered in birch and flame mahogany. All original classically inspired hardware. Restored by our craftsmen to its original luster.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

1940's Swedish Cabinet
1940's Swedish Cabinet

1940's Swedish Cabinet

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H 52 in W 37.5 in D 16.25 in L 52 in

1940's Swedish Cabinet

By Erik Mattsson 1

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1940’s Swedish Cabinet. Decorative inlay. 2 doors conceal adjustable shelves and 2 drawers. 2 lower drawers with scalloped fronts.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Beech

1940's Swedish Moderne Serving Cabinet
1940's Swedish Moderne Serving Cabinet

1940's Swedish Moderne Serving Cabinet

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H 59.5 in W 41.5 in D 15.75 in

1940's Swedish Moderne Serving Cabinet

Located in Hanover, MA

Elegant serving cabinet in flame mahogany from Sweden, 1940's. In two parts: bottom sideboard with two drawers with large brass pull rings and double-Y form stretcher.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

1940’s Swedish Cabinet by Erik Mattson
1940’s Swedish Cabinet by Erik Mattson

1940’s Swedish Cabinet by Erik Mattson

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H 52.5 in W 39.75 in D 16.75 in

1940’s Swedish Cabinet by Erik Mattson

By Erik Mattsson 1

Located in Turners Falls, MA

1940’s Swedish Cabinet designed by Erik Mattson.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Birch, Elm, Mahogany, Oak

1940's Swedish Cabinet with Nordens Flora Illustrations
1940's Swedish Cabinet with Nordens Flora Illustrations

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 cabinet consists of 4 doors concealing interior adjustable shelves and drawers. K...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Paper

Swedish Designer, Cabinet, Teak, Birch, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Designer, Cabinet, Teak, Birch, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Designer, Cabinet, Teak, Birch, Sweden, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A teak and birch cabinet designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Birch, Teak

Swedish 1940s Blonde Cabinet
Swedish 1940s Blonde Cabinet

Swedish 1940s Blonde Cabinet

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H 44 in W 61 in D 16.5 in

Swedish 1940s Blonde Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful decorative 1940s Swedish "blonde" colored light wood hand-carved cabinet.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cabinets

Gorgeous 1940's Swedish Desk
Gorgeous 1940's Swedish Desk

Gorgeous 1940's Swedish Desk

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H 30 in W 65 in D 28 in

Gorgeous 1940's Swedish Desk

Located in New York, NY

A lovely cross over piece, as Scandinavian modernism begins to unseat traditional design in the 1940's. Veneered in a swedish nut wood, the desk features a subtle curved top, its sur...

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20th Century Swedish Desks

Materials

Brass

Bodafors, Bar Cabinet, Wood, Sweden, 1940s
Bodafors, Bar Cabinet, Wood, Sweden, 1940s

Bodafors, Bar Cabinet, Wood, Sweden, 1940s

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H 59.5 in W 33.25 in D 17.5 in

Bodafors, Bar Cabinet, Wood, Sweden, 1940s

By Bodafors

Located in High Point, NC

A dark-stained wood bar cabinet produced by Bodafors, Sweden, 1940s.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Swedish Modern Cabinet by Axel Bäck, Sweden, 1940s
Swedish Modern Cabinet by Axel Bäck, Sweden, 1940s

Swedish Modern Cabinet by Axel Bäck, Sweden, 1940s

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H 55.12 in W 33.47 in D 15.75 in

Swedish Modern Cabinet by Axel Bäck, Sweden, 1940s

By Axel Bäck, Eksjö Möbelfabrik

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Stunning Swedish Modern cabinet by Axel Bäck. Made from mahogany. Beautifully arched front with inlayed decor of a brass line, tapering legs. Carefully executed through and through, ...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Cabinet on Stand Attributed to Sven-Erik Skawonius, Sweden, 1940’s
Cabinet on Stand Attributed to Sven-Erik Skawonius, Sweden, 1940’s

Cabinet on Stand Attributed to Sven-Erik Skawonius, Sweden, 1940’s

Located in Stockholm, SE

Mahogany with beech inlays. Measures: H: 150 cm/ 4' 11" W: 97.5 cm/ 3' 2 3/8" D: 40.5 cm/ 1' 4".

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Beech, Mahogany

Green Painted Swedish Cabinet, 1930s-1940s
Green Painted Swedish Cabinet, 1930s-1940s

Green Painted Swedish Cabinet, 1930s-1940s

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H 61.03 in W 38.98 in D 20.87 in

Green Painted Swedish Cabinet, 1930s-1940s

Located in Stockholm, SE

A stunning Swedish cabinet from the 1930s-1940s. Original green painted with gold.

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20th Century Swedish Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Åby Möbler, Cabinet, Pine, Iron, Sweden, 1940s
Åby Möbler, Cabinet, Pine, Iron, Sweden, 1940s

Åby Möbler, Cabinet, Pine, Iron, Sweden, 1940s

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H 31.6 in W 50.5 in D 18.75 in

Åby Möbler, Cabinet, Pine, Iron, Sweden, 1940s

By Åby Möbler

Located in High Point, NC

A pine and black-painted iron cabinet designed and produced by Åby Möbler, Sweden, 1940s.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Exceptional Oscar Nilsson Oak Cabinet, Sweden, 1940s
Exceptional Oscar Nilsson Oak Cabinet, Sweden, 1940s

Exceptional Oscar Nilsson Oak Cabinet, Sweden, 1940s

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H 57.09 in W 56.3 in D 21.07 in

Exceptional Oscar Nilsson Oak Cabinet, Sweden, 1940s

By Oscar Nilsson, Jacob Wickman

Located in The Hague, NL

This cabinet designed by Oscar Nilsson and executed by the master cabinetmaker Jacob Wickman was produced in Sweden in the early 1940s.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Oak

Cabinet “Lövåsen” by Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1940s
Cabinet “Lövåsen” by Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1940s

Cabinet “Lövåsen” by Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1940s

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

A rare cabinet produced by Åby Möbelfabrik in Sweden during the 1940s.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wrought Iron

1940s Swedish Modern Cabinet with Marquetry
1940s Swedish Modern Cabinet with Marquetry

1940s Swedish Modern Cabinet with Marquetry

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H 61.03 in W 44.49 in D 17.72 in

1940s Swedish Modern Cabinet with Marquetry

Located in Hägersten, SE

Exceptional Swedish modern cabinet. Made in Sweden during the 1940s.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Beech, Teak

Cabinet Attributed to Hjalmar Jackson, Sweden, 1940s
Cabinet Attributed to Hjalmar Jackson, Sweden, 1940s

Cabinet Attributed to Hjalmar Jackson, Sweden, 1940s

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H 51.58 in W 33.47 in D 15.75 in

Cabinet Attributed to Hjalmar Jackson, Sweden, 1940s

By Hjalmar Jackson

Located in Stockholm, SE

Elmwood, with Oregon pine interiors, and brass. Measures: H 131 cm/ 4' 3 1/2'' W 85 cm/ 33 1/2'' D 40 cm/ 15 3/4''.  

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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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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