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1940s Swedish cabinet maker console in solid patinated pine and brass fittings.

$10,730.57
£7,949.74
€9,000
CA$14,700.34
A$16,311.27
CHF 8,544.19
MX$200,019.91
NOK 108,679.18
SEK 102,588.51
DKK 68,461.02
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This robust 1940s Swedish console or chest of drawers, attributed to renowned designer Axel Einar Hjorth, exemplifies the refined simplicity and tactile richness of Scandinavian modernist craft. Constructed in solid pine with a deep, naturally aged patina, the piece carries a powerful material presence—both grounded and sculptural in its expression. The chest’s clean, geometric lines are balanced by the warmth of the richly grained wood, a hallmark of Hjorth’s celebrated work for Nordiska Kompaniet, where he fused modernist restraint with vernacular influences. The brass fittings, elegantly understated, lend a touch of refinement and functional beauty, offering contrast to the organic texture of the pine. Hjorth’s influence on early 20th-century Swedish design was pivotal, bridging the decorative traditions of the past with the functional clarity that would come to define Nordic modernism. This piece reflects those values with quiet strength and subtle elegance—an enduring testament to the artistry of the Swedish cabinetmaking tradition during a transformative era.
  • Attributed to:
    Axel Einar Hjorth (Cabinetmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.5 in (80 cm)Width: 41.34 in (105 cm)Depth: 10.63 in (27 cm)
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    København K, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7328245169322

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