Axel Einar Hjorth Velvet Sofa, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sofa designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s.
Upholstery, Velvet
Axel Einar Hjorth, "Wärmdö" Sofa, Pine, Shearling, Sweden, 1937
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained pine and shearling "Wärmdö" sofa designed by Axel Einar Hjorth and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1937.
Sheepskin, Pine
Sofa in Pine and Bouclé Attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Pine and Bouclé Attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth, 1930s Additional Information: Material: Pine and bouclé Style: Mid Century, Scandinavian Sofa Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet...
Bouclé, Pine
Axel Einar Hjorth "LOVÖ" sofa, Nordiska Kompaniet, with original cushions.
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in New York, NY
The "Lövö" sofa by Axel Einar Hjorth is a masterful blend of comfort and sophistication, embodying the best of Swedish modernist design.
Pine
Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet 'Lovö' Sofa in Solid Pine and Wool
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, 'Lovö' sofa, model '36290', solid pine, reupholstered in “Nestor” (wool, mohair, alpaca mix) by Pierre Frey, Sweden, design 1932, made 1939 ...
Wool, Pine
Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet 'Lovö' Sofa in Solid Pine and Wool
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, 'Lovö' sofas, model '36290', solid pine, reupholstered in “Nestor” (wool, mohair, alpaca mix) by Pierre Frey, Sweden, design 1932, made 1930...
Wool, Pine
Swedish Wooden "Skoga" Sofa in Pine by Axel Einar Hjorth Produced by NK, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare Swedish wooden sofa in pine by Axel Einar Hjorth produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s.
Pine
Axel-Einar Hjorth Table "Lovö" Produced by NK, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare table by Axel-Einar Hjorth model "Lovö". Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1932.
Pine
Swedish Modern, Freestanding Two Seater Sofa / Bed in Pine & Lambswool, 1950s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Carl Malmsten
Located in Odense, DK
A gorgeous compact two-seater sofa from the 1950s, handcrafted by a Swedish carpenter featuring a solid pine frame with beautiful natural grain. This substantial, heavy piece is desi...
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Pine
1930s Utö Sofa by Axel Einar Hjorth – Nordic Pine Bench for NK, Sweden
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sofa ‘Utö’ designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s.
Pine
Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Rectangular Pine Coffee Table, Mid-20th Century, 1970s
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Rainer Daumiller, Hans Frydendal 1, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
A beautifully crafted Mid-Century Swedish solid pine coffee table, executed with simple yet striking proportions and the honest material expression typical of Nordic furniture from t...
Pine
Classical Carl Malmsten sofa 40s design, Green wool model "nya Berlin" original
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Carl Malmsten
Located in Forest, BE
This is a 3 seater long sofa in original green wool by master Carl Malmsten. The fabric is in good overall condition with some light traces. Carl Malmsten (December 7, 1888 – Augus...
Pine
Two Seater Brutalist Sofa in Solid Pine, Swedish Modern, Made in the 1970s
By Sven Larsson, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
A comfortable two-seater sofa, upholstered in a vintage fabric. Attributed to Swedish Designer Sven Larsson. Made in the 1970s. This solid sofa will complement many interior styles....
Fabric, Pine
Pair of 1930s Pine 'Lovö' Sofas by Axel Einar Hjorth
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in London, GB
Sweden, circa 1932. By Axel Einar Hjorth (1888-1959). Of fabulously bold construction and character, using solid stained pine sections with trestle end stretchers with large morti...
Pine
Axel Einar Hjorth Pine Bench, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Salzburg, Austria
These are the most sought after pieces from Axel Einar Hjorth's line of Modernistic Cabin Furniture.
Pine, Wool
Goran Malmvall Pine Sofa, Sweden
By Goran Malmvall, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Brussels, BE
Goran Malmvall pine sofa in the style of Axel Einar Hjorth. The original fabric is still in good condition.
Pine
RARE 'Utö' Sofa / Settee by Axel Einar Hjorth 1930's
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Miami, FL
A RARE 'Utö' Sofa / Settee by Axel Einar Hjorth in Stained pine.
Unavailable
H 18.9 in W 27.76 in
Very Rare Axel Einar Hjorth 'Utã' Modernist 'Brancusi' Side (Sofa) Table 1930
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Miami, FL
A very rare Axel Einar Hjorth 'Utã' Modernist pine side table (sofa) table, Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), ca.1932 Also called the 'Brancusi' table.
Pine
Sold
H 31.3 in W 55.91 in D 18.12 in
Axel Einar Hjorth Sofa Model Utö Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model Utö designed by Axel Einar Hjorth. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden.
Fabric, Pine
Axel Einar Hjorth Roma 3 Seater Sofa Birch, 1920's
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Uccle, BE
An unique piece by Axel Einar Hjorth from his Swedish Art Deco or Swedish Grace period.
Fabric, Birch
Sold
H 31.5 in W 82.68 in D 31.5 in
Lovö Sofa in Pine and Original Upholstery by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1932
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Lovö Sofa in Pine and Original Upholstery by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1932 Additional Information: Material: Pine and fabric Style: Scandinavian Modern, Functionalism Lovö Sofa Produced b...
Fabric, Pine
Sold
H 23.23 in W 78.75 in D 18.12 in
Swedish Pine Sofa in style of Axel Einar Hjorth Produced in Sweden 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare sofa in solid pine and original condition in style of Axel Einar Hjorth's designs for Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm in the 1930s.
Wool, Pine
Sold
H 30.71 in W 52.37 in D 17.13 in
Axel Einar Hjorth, Pine Sofa "Utö", Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pine sofa, model "Utö", designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s.
Pine
Swedish Sofa Table in Pine, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful and rare Swedish acid-stained side table, according to its original owners bought at Nordiska Kompaniet in the 1930s. This table is a great example of the pine furniture m...
Pine
Sold
H 20.48 in W 63 in D 31.11 in
Danish Modern Large Rectangular Coffee Table in Solid Pine, Late 20th Century
By Sven Larsson, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
Lovely large Scandinavian coffee table in solid pine. Made by a Danish cabinetmaker in 1960s. Fine craftmanship, perfectly suited for many interior styles. A Modern, Scandinavian...
Pine
Sold
H 31.5 in W 76.78 in D 29.53 in
Swedish Mid Century Pine Daybed Sofa in Style of Axel Einar Hjorth, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish mid century daybed / sofa in the taste of Axel Einar Hjorth produced in Sweden of solid stained pine In good vintage condition with small signs from age and use.
Wool, Cotton, Pine
Sold
H 31.5 in W 51.19 in D 30.71 in
Scandinavian Sportstuga Pinewood & Canvas Sofa by a Swedish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
By Bruno Mathsson, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth, Elias Svedberg
Located in Odense, DK
An amazing sofa made in Sweden in the 1940s in the typical Swedish "sportstuga" ("sports-cabin") style. This two-seater feature the most charming turned pinewood legs with an amazing...
Pine, Canvas
Sold
H 30.71 in W 53.94 in D 17.72 in
Axel Einar Hjorth Sofa Model Utö by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model Utö designed by Axel Einar Hjorth. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden.
Pine
Sold
H 27.17 in W 51.97 in D 29.14 in
Swedish Modern, Two Seater Sofa in Solid Pine, Reupholstered in Bouclé, 1960s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
Lots of similarities to the work of Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet. Great craftmanship, perfectly suited for any interior style.
Bouclé, Pine
Sold
H 31.5 in W 87.41 in D 33.47 in
Three Seater Brutalist Sofa in Solid Pine, Swedish Modern, Made in the 1970s
By Sven Larsson, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
A comfortable three-seater sofa, upholstered in a vintage fabric. Attributed to Swedish Designer Sven Larsson. Made in the 1970s. This solid sofa will complement many interior style...
Fabric, Pine
Leather Sofa by Axel Einar Hjorth
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather sofa by Axel Einar Hjorth.
Leather Sofa by Axel Einar Hjorth
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather and oak sofa by Axel Einar Hjorth (1888 - 1959).
Funkis Sofa by Axel Einar Hjorth
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Chicago, IL
Sold with three upholstered cushions (not shown).
Leather, Oak
Swedish Art Deco birch upholstered sofa Axel Einar Hjorth
By Georg Ryman, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Swedish Art Deco sofa in birch with mohair upholstery. Designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Georg Ryman of Stockholm's City Craftwork Association, 1926.
Axel Einar Hjorth "Caesar" sofa for NK Stockholm 1926 Art Deco
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully carved "Caesar" sofa designed by Axel Einar Hjorth circa 1926 for NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Stockholm, Sweden.
Velvet, Upholstery
Swedish Art Deco Sofa by Axel Einar Hjorth for Bodafors, circa 1920
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Richmond, VA
Swedish Art Deco era sofa by Axel Einar Hjorth for SMF, Bodafors. Frame in solid birch with oak facing and oak animal feet.
Sold
H 28.35 in W 51.97 in D 17.72 in
Axel Einar Hjorth, Attributed, Utö Bench in Stained Pine, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Berlin, DE
Utö bench or sofa in stained pine and plywood, attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth.
Pine
Sold
H 31.5 in W 51.97 in D 18.51 in
Axel Einar Hjorth, 'Utö Bench in Pine, Nordiska Kompaniet 1932, Stockholm
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Berlin, DE
Axel Einar Hjorth, bench or sofa, model 'Utö'. Executed in solid, acid stained pine by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden, 1932.
Pine
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$2,542 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940s plaster plafonnier. Hanging by four white chains; with 3 medium ba...
Metal
$1,698 / item
H 28 in W 36 in D 6 in
Fireplace Screen in Metal with a Blackened Steel Finish Customizable
By Redsoul
Located in Seattle, WA
The Court Screen is a modern metal fireplace screen cover that can be used flush fitted into the fireplace opening or can stand right outside a fireplace opening. It protects from sp...
Steel
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood Denmark - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood, Denmark - 1960s.
Wood
$1,570 / item
H 30 in W 30 in D 0.03 in
"La Ligne" Signed Limited Edition Art Print by Christiane Lemieux - 30" x 30"
Located in New York, NY
Introducing "La Ligne" is a limited edition fine art print that captivates the viewer with its gorgeous abstract linework, demonstrating the beauty of simplicity and the power of for...
Paper
Charlotte Pedestal
By Josh Greene
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Josh Greene. Square oak pedestal.
Oak
Paul Laszlo, Dresser, Oak, USA, 1950s
By Paul Laszlo
Located in High Point, NC
An oak dresser designed by Paul Laszlo and produced by Brown Saltman, USA, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.25"H x 62.0"W x 18.5"D All items ship from High Point, North Carol...
Wood, Oak
A Mid-Century Bookshelf, Oak, France, c. 1950s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A unique mid-century bookshelf with compass feet in oak, designed by unknown designer in France, c. 1950s.
Oak
$9,926 / set
H 31.5 in W 37.01 in D 34.65 in
Elegant Pair of French Art Deco Club Armchairs, 1935, New Upholstery
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant pair of French Art Deco Club Armchairs crafted in France in the 1930s. Very refined lines and sophisticated proportions that could remind us the work of French decorator Jacq...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1st Edition Sofa
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare and iconic 1st edition circa 1971 Mah Jong modular sectional sofa consisting of ten element pillows. The sofa was designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in this avant-garde de...
Fabric, Foam
French Art Deco Bar Cabinet Circa 1950’s
Located in North York, ON
This beautiful French Art Deco bar cabinet from the 1950’s is an elegant piece of furniture that is sure to be the focal point of any room. Crafted from walnut with an eye-catching c...
Metal
Giancarlo Palanti Italian Art Deco Stool, circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
A glamorous Italian Art Deco mahogany stool designed by Italian architect, Giancarlo Palanti, circa 1930 with elegant high backrest; with simple and streamlined design and elegant cu...
Fabric, Mahogany
$4,850 / set
H 33.75 in W 26.5 in D 25 in
Pair of Italian Paulo Buffa Style Lounge Chairs. Priced for Reupholstery.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Poula Buiffa style high back lounge chairs. Upholstery is in good condition overall, the legs have assorted blemishes and chips. We have these priced low for the buyer to r...
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Model 138 Sconce by Giuseppe Ostuni for Oluce
By Oluce, Giuseppe Ostuni
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Model 138 Sconce by Giuseppe Ostuni for Oluce. Designed and manufactured in Italy, in 1952. Minimal and classic cone sconce with an enamel finish. Pivot coupling located at th...
Aluminum, Steel
Italian Art Deco Vellum and Wood Console Table, Italy, circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
An Italian Art Deco console table with two upper shelves in vellum supported by a rectangular base in palisander wood with square cut-outs. The central back column and angled base a...
Wood, Palisander, Parchment Paper
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