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Olavi Hanninen - Sideboard - Elm - 1950 - Brutalist
$9,631.08
£7,352.99
€8,200
CA$13,598.40
A$14,922.55
CHF 7,794.12
MX$178,415.62
NOK 98,726.32
SEK 92,080.88
DKK 62,467.36
About the Item
Austere yet richly tactile, this sideboard by Olavi Hänninen commands with its elemental massing and raw sculptural presence. Hewn from deeply grained elm, the façade is animated by vertical fluting—each groove irregular, hand-chiseled, and charged with an almost primeval rhythm. The wood’s warm, resinous sheen amplifies its depth, casting shadows that shift with the light.
Designed by Olavi Hänninen, a seminal figure in 20th-century Finnish design, the piece reflects the aesthetic of ascetic monumentality for which he is known. Hänninen’s work is defined by an embrace of material honesty and a rejection of decorative flourish. This sideboard exemplifies his modernist ethos, rooted in Finland’s craft traditions and suffused with quiet intensity.
Emerging in the 1950s, the sideboard reflects the Nordic brutalist movement’s tactile and architectural sensibilities—distinct from its French and Italian counterparts in its embrace of rusticity over gloss. The asymmetry in the carving and the slightly irregular shaping of the vertical supports speak to a deliberate departure from industrial precision, favoring a human, nearly ecclesiastical solemnity.
Executed in solid elm, the piece features hand-wrought iron hardware—drawn handles and escutcheons with visible forge marks that complement the natural undulation of the wood. The base, composed of thick posts joined by a shaped stretcher, reinforces the work’s architectural grounding.
Wear consistent with age and use. Meticulously preserved by Jada to maintain its structural integrity while honoring its original patina.
Its presence is both rustic and reverent—more altar than cabinet—exuding a timeless gravity that transcends functional typology.
Available for private acquisition. Inquiries from discerning collectors are welcome.
- Creator:Olavi Hanninen (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 42.52 in (108 cm)Width: 98.43 in (250 cm)Depth: 20.08 in (51 cm)
- Style:Brutalist (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Meticulously preserved by Jada to maintain its structural integrity while honoring its original patina, this piece retains the quiet imprint of time, bearing witness to its history and authenticity. Inquiries from discerning collectors are welcome.
- Seller Location:Kaštel Sućurac, HR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4245146989222
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