Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Swedish, 1888-1959
Swedish furniture designer Axel Einar Hjorth created tables, chairs, cabinets and other pieces that were as elegant as they were functional, and he frequently worked in references to a litany of inspirations including French Art Deco, Gustavian style and modernism. Ahead of his time, his style was refined and daringly simple.
Born in Krokek, Sweden, Hjorth grew up in a foster family and at 20 moved to Stockholm where he studied architecture and design at the Högre Konstindustriella Skolan (now the University of Arts, Crafts & Design). Although he dropped out when his foster father died, he went on to work for some of the largest furniture manufacturers in Sweden during the 1920s.
Hjorth’s work was featured in the 1923 Gothenburg Exhibition world’s fair, and he exhibited a birch and cherry cabinet in the 1927 “Swedish Contemporary Decorative Arts” exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. His role as the head of the furniture department at Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), an upscale department store in Stockholm, from 1927 to 1938, further brought his designs to widespread acclaim, including pieces exhibited at the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition.
At the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition, an influential event in the emergence of functionalism in Swedish design, Hjorth exhibited a dozen room settings that featured examples of sportstugemöbler. These furniture lines were named for islands in Sweden’s archipelago — Utö, Blidö and Torö — with designs intended for cabins and vacation homes. The use of solid Swedish pine in these pieces revealed a love of traditional rustic furniture while the simple forms boldly looked to the future. He also brought his eclectic influences to armchairs formed from tubular metal, blocky case pieces made from birch and upholstered sofas with neoclassical details, each exuberantly mixing form and function.
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Creator: Axel Einar Hjorth
"Roma" Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth for NK Sweden
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Dronten, NL
Spectacular cabinet in dark stained oak with light oak interior, designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet. Manufactured in 1935. Very impressive and practical piece, larg...
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1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
Elm sideboard 'OK' by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful sideboard by the renowned designer Axel Einar Hjorth and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet during the 1930s and 1940s.
Model is called 'OK' and was a part of a series of furn...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
Sideboard 'Borgholm' attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth for Bodafors, Sweden, 1920s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Sideboard attributed to the Swedish designer Axel Einar Hjorth. Produced by Bodafors as part of the series 'Borgholm' during the 1920s.
Elegant design in stained birch.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Birch
Axel Einar Hjorth Swedish Grace Bookshelf, 1930
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Uccle, BE
"Funkis" Bookshelf made of Bonad birch with removable shelves. Metal plaque on back with the following information NK R 35389- C 25 1 32. Dimensions: H100.5 x W116 x D25cm
H39" x W46...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Birch
Axel Einar Hjorth Wooden Lovö Shelf in Pine for Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish early mid century wooden "lovö" bookcase / cabinet in pine by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm, 1930s.
In good original condition aquired from the ori...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
Midcentury Modern Unique Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Unique bar cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth, in a strikingly decorative design with elegant details. Made from mahogany with floral motif inlays in birch and rosewood. Lighting inside. M...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Axel-Einar Hjorth 'Lovö' cabinet, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovo cabinet by Axel-Einar Hjorth, produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Iron
Axel Einar Hjorth Wooden "Lovö" Pine Cabinet for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare "Lovö" cabinet in stained pine wood by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm Sweden, 1930s. In good original condition. Key is included.
Dimensions: H: 156 c...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wrought Iron
Swedish Grace Fall-front Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden, 1925
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning fall-front desk by Axel Einar Hjorth, made from mahogany with sculpted, darker wood details. Generously decorated with inlays, beautifully executed. Multiple small drawers a...
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Scandinavian Modern "Sport" cabinet, Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Sport” cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth, made from solid pine in a rustic design. Clean design with wooden handles and sculpted feet. Practical drawers and shelves inside.
“Sport” is o...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Long Island City, NY
Very rare if not unique cabinet designed by Axel Einar Hjorth, from the "Caesar" series. Circa 1933. Stained birch.
Rich decorated hand carved flamed birch doors panels. Original finish. Marked underneath with pencil on Swedish "Cabinet Lion".
Presumably produced by AB Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden.
A similar example of the present model was included in the International Exposition, Barcelona, 1929.
Designer authenticity was proved by Thomas Ekstrom...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Birch
Axel Einar Hjorth Swedish Grace Cabinet for Svenska Möbelfabrikerna in Bodafors
By Axel Einar Hjorth, SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the 1920s Swedish Grace cabinet designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for AB Svenska Möbelfabrikerna in Bodafors, Sweden.
It comes builded in two sections. Made of birch and veneered with dark brown stained birch.
The inside and the shelves are veneered with natural birch.
Behind the doors hides two removable shelves in each section.
The front is richly ornamented and the two front legs resemble paws.
In an age of 100 years it still has a beautiful strong, vibrant colors without any fading.
Marked "AB Svenska Möbelfabrikerna Bodafors" with a metal plate inside the upper right door.
The locks work and one key is included.
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Axel Einar Hjorth worked in his younger years at Svenska Möbelfabrikerna in Bodafors, before he in 1927 got employed as chief designer at Nordiska Kompaniet.
Thus, the cabinet was designed before 1927 and it’s fair to assume the cabinet was manufactured sometime in the 1920s.
Axel Einar Hjorth is beside his design of these type of Swedish Grace furniture known for the design of Nordiska Kompaniets Sport Cabin...
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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Birch
Scandinavian Modern "Lovö" bookcase, NK, Sweden, 1940s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Low pine bookcase with cabinet part, made at NK in a rustic functionalist design. Rounded corners combined with traditional design elements including a cast iron keyhole plate.
The ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
"Roma" Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth for NK Sweden
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Dronten, NL
Spectacular cabinet in dark stained oak with light oak interior, designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet. Manufactured in 1935. Very impressive and practical piece, larg...
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1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
Elm sideboard 'OK' by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful sideboard by the renowned designer Axel Einar Hjorth and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet during the 1930s and 1940s.
Model is called 'OK' and was a part of a series of furn...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Metal
Functionalist Entryway bench by Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Functionalist entryway bench with drawers and small cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth. Made from beech, partially stained black. Clean lines wit...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Birch
Unique Lovö Cabinet by Axel-Einar Hjorth, 1940s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Unique "Lovö" cabinet by Axel-Einar Hjorth with unique leg stand, produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1945.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Iron
Corner Cabinet “Sandhamn” by Axel-Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare corner cabinet model “Sandhamn” by Axel Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
Sideboard 'Borgholm' attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth for Bodafors, Sweden, 1920s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Sideboard attributed to the Swedish designer Axel Einar Hjorth. Produced by Bodafors as part of the series 'Borgholm' during the 1920s.
Elegant design in stained birch.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Birch
Axel Einar Hjorth Swedish Grace "Roma" Cabinet in Birch, 1920's
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Uccle, BE
Stained flamed birch cabinet "Roma" for Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors, SMF. Designed by Axel Einar Hjorth.
Interior has 3 wide shelves, 2 smaller side s...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Birch
Pine Cabinet ‘Lovö’ by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cabinet ‘Lovö’ designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet,
Sweden, 1930s.
Pine and forged iron.
From 1927 to 1938, Axel-Einar Hjorth was the chief architect and designer at the department store Nordiska Kompaniet in Stockholm—which was known as one of the most important producers of modernist furniture in Sweden. During this time, Hjorth designed both public and private interiors, and worked with international clients including Iranian royalty. His first project for NK was a stand for the World Fair in Barcelona in 1929, during which he exhibited the Louis Cabinet...
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1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Iron
Axel Einar Hjorth Cabinet Model Birch in Sweden 1920's
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Uccle, BE
Swedish Grace stained flamed birch cabinet designed by Axel Einar Hjorth. From the Roma series for Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors, SMF. The Roma series has a unique feature of the li...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Birch
Bookcase in Birch and Elm by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1936
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Bookcase in Birch and Elm by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1936
Additional Information:
Material: Birch and elm
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Rare bookcase model Oh boy
Produced by Nordiska...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Birch
Birka Sideboard by Axel Einar Hjorth for NK, Sweden
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare root wood veneered sideboard designed in 1935 by Architect Axel Einar Hjorth. Cabinet has three doors with adjustable shelves on two right...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
Chest of Drawers by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Long Island City, NY
A chest of drawers by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, model "OK". With manufacturer label.
Straight shape with rounded corners, five drawers with pewter knobs...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Fruitwood
"Record" Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Borås, SE
"Record" cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth.
ca. 1932
Flamed birch, Macassar border. Nickel feet.
Marked with metal tag “NK R 36914 C 22 11 35”.
Designed by Axel Einar Hjorth i...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Nickel
"Typenko" Console/bookcase by Axel Einar Hjorth.
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Long Island City, NY
"Typenko" Console/bookcase designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden. Circa 1933.
Stained birch. Manufacturer label with numbers attached.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Birch
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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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
Unique Cabinet in Black Pine with Iron Fittings by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1930's
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Unique Cabinet in Black Stained Pine with Iron Fittings by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1930's
The present cabinet was ordered in connection with the spring exhibition at the Nordiska Kompani...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Iron
Rare Bureau / Chest of Drawers in pine, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish bureau / chest of drawers in dark stained pine. Produced in Sweden, 1930s.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
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: ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Leather, Oak
Flamed Birch "Roma" Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth, ca. 1925
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful darkened flamed birch "Roma" cabinet made for Bodafors, Sweden, circa 1925. Three-doors with birch interior. Excellent condition.
Axel Einar Hjorth (Swedish 1888 -1959)
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20th Century Swedish Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Birch
Desk by Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden, circa 1930
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful streamline desk by Swedish architect Axel Einar Hjorth for NK, circa 1930.
Birch and Macassar ebony
Measures: 65" L x 29.5" H x 25.5" D.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Birch, Ebony, Macassar
Axel Einar Hjorth case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Axel Einar Hjorth 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 Axel Einar Hjorth case pieces and storage cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original case pieces and storage cabinets by Axel Einar Hjorth 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 NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Carl Malmsten, and Nordiska Kompaniet. Prices for Axel Einar Hjorth case pieces and storage cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,500 and can go as high as $87,844, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $15,711.
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