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A Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth

Creator: Axel Einar Hjorth
Offered by: VN Vintage & Modern

Description
Very rare if not unique cabinet designed by Axel Einar Hjorth, from the "Caesar" series. Circa 1933. Stained birch.
Rich decorated hand carved flamed birch doors panels. Original finish. Marked underneath with pencil on Swedish "Cabinet Lion".
Presumably produced by AB Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden.
A similar example of the present model was included in the International Exposition, Barcelona, 1929.
Designer authenticity was proved by Thomas Ekstrom, co-author of the book "Axel Einar Hjorth Mobelarkitekt" by Bokforlaget Signum, Stockholm 2009.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Notes:	Authenticity proved by author of book "Axel Einar Hjorth Mobelarchitekt"
Origin:	Sweden
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Birch
Condition:	Fair. Original finish, light scratches.
Creation Date:	1933
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	AEH-1
Incollect Reference #:	500570

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Message from Seller:

We offer a superb collection of Scandinavian designers' furniture, lighting and home accessories for the period from the beginning of the 20th century to the late 1970s, including the work of masters such as Carl Malmsten, Axel Einar Hjorth, Folke Bensow and others.