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Alf Svensson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Swedish, 1923-1992

Swedish architect and furniture designer Alf Svensson worked with a range of organic materials that are today commonly associated with Scandinavian modernism, utilizing rosewood, oak and teak in his cabinets, chairs, tables and other furniture, and opting for leather when it came to creating upholstery for his sleek seating. He worked for several manufacturers including String Seffle AB, Bergbom & Co., Nybrofabriken and Nesto but is best known to collectors for the designs he created for DUX

As creative director at Bergboms, Svensson worked with brass and opaline glass to create a range of lighting. He designed sculptural tripod-style floor lamps with bodies of steam-bent solid teak — a popular material with furniture makers of the mid-20th century — while his hanging ceiling lights featured lacquered metal shades that bring pops of color into living rooms and entryways.

Svensson’s role at the lighting manufacturer, which was founded in 1940 by Efraim Ljung — also the founder of Ljungs Industrier — saw him collaborating with the likes of legendary designers such as Greta Magnusson Grossman and Edward Wormley, a favorite of mid-century modern furniture collectors and the longtime director of design for the Dunbar furniture company. 

Svensson also served as the creative director at Ljungs Industrier. In Sweden, Studio Ljungs Industrier AB is the large family-owned parent company of Duxiana (in America, DUX). In 1950, Folke Ohlsson, then leading Ljungs Industrier’s design team, decamped to the States to explore how he could expand DUX’s business, which at that point included a wide range of furniture. It was during this time, in the postwar era, that American tastemakers really sold the citizenry on the warmth and good craftsmanship that characterizes Scandinavian modern design.

Ohlsson established a DUX office not long after he arrived in California, first in San Francisco and later in Burlingame. Svensson, a chief designer in the Malmö, Sweden, office of Ljungs Industrier, was among the top-tier furniture design talent with which DUX collaborated (a list that included Wormley and Bruno Mathsson). Svensson’s Galaxy chair, a comfortable upholstered swivel seat attributed to a partnership between the designer and Yngvar Sandström that exudes Space Age charm, is highly sought after, and Svensson's relationship with DUX yielded similarly attractive sideboards, lounge chairs and other furnishings that are some of his most celebrated works.

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Creator: Alf Svensson
Alf Svensson "Norrland" Sideboard, 1960s
Alf Svensson "Norrland" Sideboard, 1960s

Alf Svensson "Norrland" Sideboard, 1960s

By Alf Svensson

Located in Stockholm, SE

Oak and rattan. Model "Norrland" produced by Bjästa Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1960s. Good vintage condition with minor signs of usage.  

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alf Svensson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rattan, Oak

Pair of Alf Svensson "Norrland" Sideboards, Sweden, 1960s
Pair of Alf Svensson "Norrland" Sideboards, Sweden, 1960s

Pair of Alf Svensson "Norrland" Sideboards, Sweden, 1960s

By Alf Svensson

Located in Stockholm, SE

Oak and rattan. Model "Norrland" produced by Bjästa Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1960s. Good vintage condition with minor signs of usage.  

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alf Svensson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Rattan, Oak

Oak and rattan bookshelf by Alf Svensson, Bjästa, Sweden 1950s
Oak and rattan bookshelf by Alf Svensson, Bjästa, Sweden 1950s

Oak and rattan bookshelf by Alf Svensson, Bjästa, Sweden 1950s

By Bjästa Möbelfabrik, Alf Svensson

Located in Hägersten, SE

Bookshelf designed by Alf Svensson. Produced during the 1950s in Sweden by Bjästa Snickeri. Made from teak in the sideboard part with sliding doors in rattan. The inside of the sideb...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alf Svensson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Alf Svensson "Norrland" Sideboard, Sweden, 1960s
Alf Svensson "Norrland" Sideboard, Sweden, 1960s

Alf Svensson "Norrland" Sideboard, Sweden, 1960s

By Alf Svensson

Located in Stockholm, SE

Teak and rattan. Model Norrland produced by Bjästa Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1960s. Excellent vintage condition with minor signs of usage.  

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alf Svensson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pair of Mid Century Scandinavian Sideboards in Teak and Rattan by Alf Svensson
Pair of Mid Century Scandinavian Sideboards in Teak and Rattan by Alf Svensson

Pair of Mid Century Scandinavian Sideboards in Teak and Rattan by Alf Svensson

By Alf Svensson, Bjästa Möbelfabrik

Located in Karlstad, SE

Two sleek and sophisticated sideboards, crafted by the renowned designer Alf Svensson and produced by the esteemed Bjästa Möbelfabrik of Sweden, gracefully adorn this piece from the ...

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Wall-mounted sideboards by Alf Svensson "Norrland", Sweden, 1960s
Wall-mounted sideboards by Alf Svensson "Norrland", Sweden, 1960s

Wall-mounted sideboards by Alf Svensson "Norrland", Sweden, 1960s

By Alf Svensson

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare pair of Alf Svensson wall-mounted "Norrland" sideboards. Oak veneer and rattan. Produced by Bjästa Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1960s. Good vintage condition with minor signs of usage a...

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alf Svensson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Set of 2 Alf Svensson Shelves Model 'Norrland', Sweden, 1960s
Set of 2 Alf Svensson Shelves Model 'Norrland', Sweden, 1960s

Set of 2 Alf Svensson Shelves Model 'Norrland', Sweden, 1960s

By Alf Svensson

Located in Stockholm, SE

4 Pieces available. Please note: listed price is for one (1) shelf. Produced in Sweden by Bjästa Snickerifabrik. Design Alf Svensson, 1960s.

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alf Svensson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Alf Svensson Oak Double Chest of Drawers, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
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Alf Svensson Oak Double Chest of Drawers, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

By Alf Svensson, Bjästa Möbelfabrik

Located in PARIS, FR

Sleek and authentic design of Scandinavian modernism: double oak chest of drawers by Alf Svensson. The finishes and the beautiful honey shade of the wood give it an elegant aesthetic...

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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alf Svensson Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Alf Svensson case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

Alf Svensson case pieces and storage cabinets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Alf Svensson case pieces and storage cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original case pieces and storage cabinets by Alf Svensson were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in sweden during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider case pieces and storage cabinets by Goran Malmvall, Bruno Mathsson, and Carl-Axel Acking. Prices for Alf Svensson case pieces and storage cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,329 and can go as high as $11,983, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,469.