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Swedish Grace Chest of Drawers in Flamed Oak and Zebrawood

$7,673.10
£5,668.95
€6,500VAT Included
CA$10,644.69
A$10,802.41
CHF 6,227.36
MX$130,798.40
NOK 72,280.01
SEK 73,053.08
DKK 49,563.52

About the Item

An elegant Swedish Grace chest of drawers, attributed to Ture Ryberg, Sweden, circa 1930. Executed in richly figured flamed oak with contrasting zebrawood banding, this piece embodies the restrained luxury and architectural clarity that define the Swedish Grace movement. The composition is both disciplined and refined, with strong horizontal lines balanced by carefully proportioned drawer fronts and original round pulls set within circular key escutcheons. The interplay between the warm, vibrant oak and the darker, graphic zebrawood creates a striking visual rhythm, a hallmark of high-quality Scandinavian cabinetmaking from the period. The subtle use of blackened details further enhances the structure, framing the piece with a quiet, almost architectural precision. This chest closely relates to furniture produced in Uppsala during the late 1920s and early 1930s, particularly by J. E. Blomqvist Möbelfabrik, a workshop known for its collaboration with architects and its commitment to refined materials and construction. Pieces from this milieu often bridge the classical restraint of Swedish Grace with the emerging modernist language, resulting in furniture of lasting sophistication. While not stamped, the design and execution strongly reflect the aesthetic associated with Ture Ryberg, whose work is characterized by clarity of form, balanced proportions, and a sensitive use of contrasting veneers. A rare and characterful example of Swedish Grace cabinetmaking, equally suited to a curated interior or as a statement piece in a contemporary setting.
  • Attributed to:
    Ture Ryberg (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.89 in (81 cm)Width: 33.86 in (86 cm)Depth: 17.72 in (45 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930-1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Hammarö, SE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10907249553712

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