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 Chest of drawers, Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning chest of drawers from the Swedish Grace period by Axel Einar Hjorth. Beautiful mahogany fronts and black marble top. Inlays with a classisict design, elaborately sculpted fe...
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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Marble
Axel Einar Hjorth solid pine corner cabinet by Nordiska Kompaniet
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Scandinavian Modern solid pine corner cabinet by Swedish icon Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet from the acclaimed so called “Sportstugemöbel” series, produced in 1940s. Made ...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
Unique Bar Cabinet from Axel Einar Hjorth by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930’s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Scandinavian Modern cabinet by Swedish icon Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, produced in 1930s. The piece is made of stained oak, equipped with 2 drawers and 2 doors. Inside...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
‘Roma’ dresser/chiffonier by Axel Einar Hjorth for Bodafors, 1920s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Rare art deco dresser in flamed birch designed by Axel Einar Hjorth and made by Bodafors Sweden in 1920s. The dresser has 4 drawers and a flap door where behind it you will find anot...
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Birch
‘Roma’ cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth for Bodafors, 1920s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
Art deco cabinet in flamed birch designed by Axel Einar Hjorth and made by Bodafors Sweden in 1920s. The dresser has 3 doors where behind them you will find three pull-out drawers an...
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Birch
Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet Bookcase in Birch and Glass
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, bookcase, stained birch, glass, Sweden, 1927
In 1927, Axel Einar Hjorth unveiled a masterpiece for Nordiska Kompaniet – a bookcase that emb...
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Glass, 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
Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovö" Shelf in Pine for Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Scandinavian modern bookcase / shelf model "Lovö" by Axel Einar Hjorth produced by Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm, 1930s. In good original condition aquired from the original owne...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
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 a 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
Axel-Einar Hjorth pine Angle Cabinet Model Utö, circa 1940
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Axel Einar Hjorth pine angle stained cabinet model Utö designed in 1932 and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in the same time. The cabinet is made in solid pine, has two shelves on the...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
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 "Roma" Cabinet, NK Sweden
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth
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
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
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 with rounded corners, legs embossed with strip...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Birch
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
"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
Axel Einar Hjorth Lovö Shelf Nordiska Kompaniet 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Valby, 84
Rare and important Lovö shelf in acid stained pine designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet in the 1930’s.
This shelf was made as a part of the Lovö series which was one of Axel Einar Hjorth’s series of cabin furniture...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
Axel Einar Hjorth, Art Deco Cabinet, Model "Roma" Made by Bodafors, 1920s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Bodafors
Located in Odense, DK
A decadent rare Art Deco cabinet in flamed birch. Designed by Swedish Designer Axel Einar Hjorth, model "Roma" made for Bodafors Sweden, 1920s.
Great condition considered almost 100 years of wear.
Axel Einar Hjorth represented Sweden at international fairs around the world, promoting contemporary Swedish Decorative Arts. His designs were always sleek and often inspired by the Art Deco movement although he was amongst the pioneers of Swedish modernism...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Birch
Axel Einar Hjorth Sideboard "Roma" in Stained Birch, Bodafors, Sweden, 1920s
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Uccle, BE
Stained birch sideboard, model Roma. Designed by Axel Einar Hjorth (1888-1959). Produced by Bodafors, 1920s. The interiors each fitted with drawers and shelves. Applied metal label, A.B. Svenska Möbelfabrikerna Bodafors...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Birch
"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
Corner Cabinet “Sandhamn” by Axel-Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
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
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
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
Axel Einar Hjorth, Art Deco Sideboard, Model "Roma" Made by Bodafors, 1920s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Bodafors
Located in Odense, DK
Rare Art Deco sideboard in flamed birch. Designed by Swedish Designer Axel Einar Hjorth, model "Roma" made for Bodafors Sweden, 1920s.
Great condition considered almost 100 years of wear.
A pair is available.
Axel Einar Hjorth represented Sweden at international fairs around the world, promoting contemporary Swedish Decorative Arts. His designs were always sleek and often inspired by the Art Deco movement although he was amongst the pioneers of Swedish modernism...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Birch
Axel Einar Hjorth, Art Deco Cabinet, Model "Margareta", Nordiska Kompaniet, 1937
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
Very rare mint blue pastel painted Art Deco Cabinet in birch. Designed by Swedish Designer Axel Einar Hjorth, model "Margareta" made for Nordiska Kompaniet AB in 1937. Such beautiful...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Birch
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
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
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, model "Lion". Circa 1933. Stained birch.
Rich decorated hand carved doors panels. Original finish. Marked underneath with pencil on Swedish "Cabinet Lion".
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
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
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
Wooden "Funkis" Bookcase in Oak by Axel Einar Hjorth by Nordiska Kompaniet 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century wooden bookcase "Funkis" in stained oak by Axel Einar Hjorth produced by Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm, 1930s.
In good vin...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Oak
Axel Einar Hjorth Rare Chest of Drawers
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Soho, London, GB
Produced by AB Nordiska Kompaniet, Stockholm. Reverse with manufacturer’s metal label impressed with register number and date NK R33930 - C16 6 31. Designed in 1929, executed in 1931...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Birch
Lovö Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pine Lovö cabinet with iron details by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet. Made in Sweden, circa 1932.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Iron
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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