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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chest of Drawers / Commode by Axel Einar Hjort, 1930

Description
An elegant modern neoclassical commode / chest of drawers with simple pure lines called "Bubinga" and designed for Nordiska Kompaniet by Axel Einar Hjorth, (Sweden 1888-1959). This midcentury piece is composed of three woods including elm, birch and bubinga.

Hjorth was the most talented, creative Swedish architect of the 1920-1930 period. He embraced modernism, Neoclassicism and Art Deco and transcended them all with stunningly original works.

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	Sweden
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Elm, Bakelite, Bubinga.
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	1930
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	420768