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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
Swedish Grace Fall-front Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden, 1925
Swedish Grace Fall-front Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden, 1925

Swedish Grace Fall-front Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden, 1925

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

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

Corner Cabinet Model "Sandhamn" by Axel Einar Hjorth 1930
Corner Cabinet Model "Sandhamn" by Axel Einar Hjorth 1930

Corner Cabinet Model "Sandhamn" by Axel Einar Hjorth 1930

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Karlstad, SE

Axel Einar Hjorth, Corner Cabinet, Model Sandhamn, Sweden, 1930s A rare corner cabinet from the Sandhamn series, designed by Axel Einar Hjorth in the 1930s. Executed in pine, the pi...

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Axel Einar Hjorth Wooden "Lovö" Pine Cabinet for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s
Axel Einar Hjorth Wooden "Lovö" Pine Cabinet for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s

Axel Einar Hjorth Wooden "Lovö" Pine Cabinet for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s

By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

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

Axel-Einar Hjorth 'Lovö' cabinet, Sweden, 1930s
Axel-Einar Hjorth 'Lovö' cabinet, Sweden, 1930s

Axel-Einar Hjorth 'Lovö' cabinet, Sweden, 1930s

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth

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

Unique Lovö Cabinet by Axel-Einar Hjorth, 1930s
Unique Lovö Cabinet by Axel-Einar Hjorth, 1930s

Unique Lovö Cabinet by Axel-Einar Hjorth, 1930s

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Stockholm, SE

Axel-Einar Hjorth – Bespoke Pine Cabinet, Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, circa 1930s A rare and characterful custom-made pine cabinet attributed to celebrated Swedish desig...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Scandinavian Modern "Lovö" bookcase, NK, Sweden, 1940s
Scandinavian Modern "Lovö" bookcase, NK, Sweden, 1940s

Scandinavian Modern "Lovö" bookcase, NK, Sweden, 1940s

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

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

Swedish Wooden Lovö Pine Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth & Nordiska Kompaniet, 1932
Swedish Wooden Lovö Pine Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth & Nordiska Kompaniet, 1932

Swedish Wooden Lovö Pine Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth & Nordiska Kompaniet, 1932

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Stockholm, SE

A very rare Swedish modern "Lovö" storing cabinet in stained pine wood and iron by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm Sweden, 1930s. In good original condition. Key i...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wrought Iron

Axel-Einar Hjorth 'Lovö' Cabinet in Pine, Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden, 1930s
Axel-Einar Hjorth 'Lovö' Cabinet in Pine, Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden, 1930s

Axel-Einar Hjorth 'Lovö' Cabinet in Pine, Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden, 1930s

By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in The Hague, NL

This very rare cabinet was designed by Axel Einar Hjorth and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden. It is part of the iconic Lovö series, designed by Hjorth in the early 1930s. T...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron

Midcentury Modern Unique Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden, 1930s
Midcentury Modern Unique Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden, 1930s

Midcentury Modern Unique Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden, 1930s

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

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 Swedish Grace Bookshelf, 1930
Axel Einar Hjorth Swedish Grace Bookshelf, 1930

Axel Einar Hjorth Swedish Grace Bookshelf, 1930

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth

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

Sideboard 'Borgholm' attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth for Bodafors, Sweden, 1920s
Sideboard 'Borgholm' attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth for Bodafors, Sweden, 1920s

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

Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth
Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth

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

Functionalist Entryway bench by Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s
Functionalist Entryway bench by Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s

Functionalist Entryway bench by Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s

By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

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

Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, Root Wood, Rare Sideboard, Sweden, 1937
Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, Root Wood, Rare Sideboard, Sweden, 1937

Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, Root Wood, Rare Sideboard, Sweden, 1937

By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

Located in Stamford, CT

Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Root Wood, Rare "Birka" Sideboard, Sweden, 1937 A rare example of the “Birka” model sideboard, designed by renowne...

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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 "Roma" Cabinet in Birch, 1920's
Axel Einar Hjorth Swedish Grace "Roma" Cabinet in Birch, 1920's

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

Axel Einar Hjorth Cabinet Model Birch in Sweden 1920's
Axel Einar Hjorth Cabinet Model Birch in Sweden 1920's

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

Elm sideboard 'OK' by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s
Elm sideboard 'OK' by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s

Elm sideboard 'OK' by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth

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

1920s Swedish Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth for Svenska Möbelfabrikerna, Bodafors
1920s Swedish Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth for Svenska Möbelfabrikerna, Bodafors

1920s Swedish Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth for Svenska Möbelfabrikerna, 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. ____________________ 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

Pine Cabinet ‘Lovö’ by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s
Pine Cabinet ‘Lovö’ by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s

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

Rare Bureau / Chest of Drawers in pine, Sweden, 1930s
Rare Bureau / Chest of Drawers in pine, Sweden, 1930s

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

Unique Cabinet in Black Pine with Iron Fittings by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1930's
Unique Cabinet in Black Pine with Iron Fittings by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1930's

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

"Typenko" Console/bookcase by Axel Einar Hjorth.
"Typenko" Console/bookcase by Axel Einar Hjorth.

"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

Chest of Drawers by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet
Chest of Drawers by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet

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

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.

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Axel Einar Hjorth corner cabinet
Axel Einar Hjorth corner cabinet

Axel Einar Hjorth corner cabinet

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Jolie meube d’encoignure par Axel Einar Hjorth vers 1930, pour Nordiska Kompaniet

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Lovö Cabinet in Iron, Pine and Wrought Iron by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1930s
Lovö Cabinet in Iron, Pine and Wrought Iron by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1930s

Lovö Cabinet in Iron, Pine and Wrought Iron by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1930s

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

The Lovö cabinet, designed by Axel Einar Hjorth and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet (NK) in Sweden during the 1930s, is a rare and exemplary piece from Hjorth’s influential “Sportstug...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Iron, Wrought Iron

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: ...

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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

Spectacular Axel Einar Hjorth Cabinet – Dark Stained Oak with Light Oak Interior
Spectacular Axel Einar Hjorth Cabinet – Dark Stained Oak with Light Oak Interior

Spectacular Axel Einar Hjorth Cabinet – Dark Stained Oak with Light Oak Interior

By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet

Located in Dronten, NL

There is Swedish Modern, and then there is Axel Einar Hjorth. As the visionary head of Nordiska Kompaniet’s furniture design department during the 1920s and 30s, Hjorth created piece...

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1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Flamed Birch "Roma" Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth, ca. 1925
Flamed Birch "Roma" Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth, ca. 1925

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
Desk by Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden, circa 1930

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.