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Antique Art Deco Swedish Elm Wood Cabinet with Inlay, 1940s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Detroit, MI
This lovely antique Swedish Art Deco wood cabinet or sideboard in the style of Carl Malmsten is
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Swedish designer pine sideboard by Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Sideboard by anonymous designer for Åby Möbelfabrik in Sweden during the 1940s. Rare model from a
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Wrought Iron

1940s Swedish Modern Chest of Drawers by Otto Schulz for Boet, Sweden
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chest of drawers by Otto Schulz for Boet. Amazing Swedish Modern chest of drawers, made from
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Freestanding Cabinet in Teak by Carl-Axel Acking, 1940s
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Freestanding Cabinet in Teak by Carl-Axel Acking, 1940s Additional Information: Material: Teak
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Swedish Modern Birch Low Bookcase, 1940s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Good quality low bookcase or cupboard of small proportions, circa 1940s. Rich golden birch color
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Birch

Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Dimensions: 25.75” H x 43.625
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pine chest of drawers designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1940s. Moderate wear to wood
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Pine

Midcentury Modern alder root sideboard by Bodafors, Sweden, 1940s
By Axel Larsson, Bodafors
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Grand sideboard or buffet produced by Bodafors in Sweden during the 1940s. Lovely design with
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Pine and iron sideboard by Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1940s
By Åby Möbler
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Sideboard by anonymous designer. Produced by Åby Möbelfabrik in Sweden during the 1940s. Made in
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Iron

Rare 1940s "Wave" Cabinet by Axel Larsson
By Bodafors, Axel Larsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Very rare wave shaped cabinet designed by Axel Larsson for Swedish factory Bodafors, pyramid
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Carl Cederholm 1940s, Swedish Modern Sideboard
By Carl Cederholm
Located in Allerum, SE
Rare early 1940s Swedish Modern mahogany sideboard with five drawers and shelves in the interior
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish, Dresser / Chest of Drawers, Solid Oak, Brass, Sweden, 1940s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in High Point, NC
A dresser or chest of drawers in solid oak. Designed and produced in Sweden, 1940s. With original
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Pine

Free standing Swedish Modern secretaire in Walnut and Elm, 1940s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Swedish Modern chiffonier / secretaire in Walnut and Elm from the 1940s by unidentified designer
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Elm, Walnut

Swedish Walnut and Burl Walnut Dry Bar, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish walnut and burl walnut dry bar, circa 1940s, the rectangular body with two raised panel
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

Swedish Art Deco Style Curved Mahogany Shelf, circa 1940s
Located in Bromma, Stockholms län
Swedish Art Deco bookcase or shelf with a nicely curved front and Mahogany veneer. Very rare and
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Josef Frank 1940s Tall Mahogany Drinks Cabinet with Vitrine for Svenskt Tenn
By Svenskt Tenn
Located in London, GB
Tall, two part, drinks cabinet in light mahogany designed by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn in the
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

1940s Display Cabinet Attributed to Carl Axel Acking by Nordiska Kompaniet
By Carl-Axel Acking, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Hägersten, SE
Display cabinet produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden. Likely designed by Carl-Axel Acking
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vitrines

Materials

Brass

Swedish pine chest of drawers, anonymous designer, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Swedish chest of drawers made by unknown designer during the 1940s. Made in beautiful pine with a
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pair of Scandinavian Cabinets, 1940s, Inspired by Josef Frank
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
A unique and captivating pair of Scandinavian cabinets from the 1940s, beautifully reimagined with
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Oak

Functionalist pine chest of drawers by Swedish designer, 1940s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Swedish designer chest of drawers made during the 1940s. Made in solid pine with a great patina.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Pine

Shelving System Designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Mathsson, Sweden, 1940s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lacquered steel, birch and pine. Note: Only half of the system is pictures, i.e. only 200 cm. Measures: Total length 400 cm/ 13' 1 1/2" H 245 cm/ 8' 2 1/4".
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Floral Swedish Modern Sideboard, 1940s — Inspired by Josef Frank
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
A rare and captivating Swedish Modern sideboard from the 1940s, beautifully updated with decoupaged
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Buffets

Materials

Walnut

Chest of Drawers, Sweden, 1930s-1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chest of drawers in elmwood, made in Sweden, 1930s-1940s.
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Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Elm

Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn Sweden 1940s Chest of Drawers
By Josef Frank
Located in Stockholm, SE
1940s. Worldwide shipping.
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Josef Frank "Flora" Commode for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1940s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Hanover, MA
Rare 1940's "Flora" chest of drawers, model number 1050, designed by Austrian architect Josef Frank
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1940s Swedish Chest of Drawers with Walnut Veneers with Curved Edges
Located in London, GB
Functionality is a key aspect of this 1940s Swedish chest of drawers. The design provides ample
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Walnut

Swedish Elm and Elm Root Commode by Erik Chambert, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish elm, elm root and ebonized commode by Erik Chambert, circa 1940s, the rectangular elmwood
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Axel Einar Hjorth Attributed Small Console or Cabinet in Stained Oak circa 1940s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Bridgeport, CT
. Made in Sweden circa 1940s. Unmarked. Stretcher bar missing between the front legs which does not
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Swedish 1940s Chest of Drawers in the Style of Otto Schulz
By Otto Schulz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Petite swedish chest of drawers / two drawer cabinet in the style of Swedish designer Otto Schulz
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Chest of Drawers by Axel Larsson for SMF Bodafors Sweden, 1940s
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors, Axel Larsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and beautiful chest of drawers designed by Axel Larsson for SMF Bodafors in the 1940s. A top
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Swedish Mid Century Modern Wooden Chest of Drawers in Pine Produced, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare wooden mid century chest of drawers commode in pine with brass handles produced in Sweden
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1940 s Slim Oak Work Bench / Writing Desk with Open Folding Writing Working Top
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
the 40's in Sweden consists; One adjustable bookshelf with adjustable supports a open folding top with
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Beech, Oak

Swedish Inlaid Chest of Drawers Attrib. to Axel Larsen for Bodafors 1940s
By Bodafors, Axel Larsson
Located in Coronado, CA
Bodafors in Sweden in the 1940s. This charming piece features three drawers (the top drawer featuring a
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

1940s Swedish Curved Fronted Chest of Drawers with Four Drawers Brass Handles
By Axel Larsson
Located in London, England
. The chest of drawers is attributed to Swedish furniture designer Axel Larsson. The top drawer holds
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Axel Einar Hjorth Sideboard, 1940s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sideboard in oak and dark blue leather with three drawers. Designed by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Leather, Oak

1940s Pair of Cabinet Maker Swedish Shearling Lounge Chairs
Located in Ventura, CA
SOLD AS A SET. PRICE LISTED ABOVE IS FOR BOTH 1940s Pair of Cabinet Maker Swedish Shearling Lounge
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Chairs

Materials

Wood

Swedish Modern curved Pyramid Mahogany chest of drawers, ca 1940s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Swedish Modern, curved chest of drawers in book matched Pyramid Mahogany from the 1940s. Very nice
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Wall Mounted Midcentury Shelf, 1940s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Wall mounted shelving unit made of stained bitch, 1940s. Brass mounts might be of a later date
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Birch

Nordiska Kompaniet Wall Shelves, Circa 1940s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in New York, NY
Two Swedish Nordiska Kompaniet birch wood wall shelves, Circa 1940s, Adjustable shelves. Solid
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Birch

vintage counter 1940s display cupboard Swedis
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage counter 1940s display cupboard Swedish period 1940s design unknown Sweden condition
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Apothecary Cabinets

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Metal, Copper

1940s Mahogany Chest of Drawers from Bodafors
By Bodafors
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful, kidney-shaped mahogany chest of drawers from Bodafors, with elegant curved brass handles and green-tinted glass on the top. The veneer has been arranged to create a dramat...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Three Drawer Chest in Birch, 1940s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Scandinavian chest of 3 lockable drawers. Classy birch chest of drawers consisting of 3 drawers with metal details on the locks. The light color and burl wood grain make it an eleg...
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Birch

Elm Chest of drawers model 146 designed by Carl-Axel Acking from the 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chest of drawers, anonymous for Åby Möbelfabrik Sweden, 1940s. Elm and elm root veneer. H: 94.5
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Elm

Mahogany Buffet with Four Front Doors, Interior Shelves and Trays, circa 1940s
By Seffle Möbelfabrik
Located in Madrid, ES
Mahogany cabinet manufactured by AB Seffle Mobelfabrik, 1940s. Front with four doors, the ones on
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Buffets

Materials

Beech, Mahogany

Josef Frank and Svenskt Tenn, Pair of Magazine Racks in Stained Beech 1940s
By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank
Located in Copenhagen, DK
), Sweden, 1940-1950. Are sold individually or as a pair. Good original vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Beech

Swedish 1940s Cabinet in Style of the Swedish/Austrian Designer Josef Frank
By Josef Frank
Located in Örebro, SE
This is the Swedish Modern 1940s Cabinet, decorated with 56 different Nordens Flora-illustrations
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Birch, Plywood, Paper

1940 s Swedish Cabinet by Erik Mattsson
By Erik Mattsson 1
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Swedish cabinet by Erik Mattsson. Beautiful mahogany inlaid woodworking displaying plants
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

1940’s Swedish Cabinet by Erik Mattsson
By Erik Mattsson 1
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Swedish cabinet by Erik Mattsson. Beautiful mahogany inlaid woodworking displaying plants
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Cabinet by Möbelbolaget Tranås, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A beautiful and timeless cabinet crafted by Möbelbolaget Tranås in Sweden during the 1940s. Made
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Scandinavian Modern Mahogany Cabinet, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Striking Swedish Modern cabinet, made from mahogany with beautiful birch inlays in a diamond
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Åby Möbler, Cabinet, Pine, Iron, Sweden, 1940s
By Åby Möbler
Located in High Point, NC
A pine and black-painted iron cabinet designed and produced by Åby Möbler, Sweden, 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Iron

Swedish designer pine cabinet from the 1940s
By Goran Malmvall, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great pine cabinet by unknown Swedish designer from the first halv of the 20th century. Original
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Swedish Modern 1940s Cabinet by Åby Möbelfabrik
Located in Örebro, SE
A rare Swedish modern cabinet, with a very special concave form. Made of birch and veneered with
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Birch, Elm

Vingåkers Möbelfabrik Swedish Grace Cabinet with Mjölby Intarsia, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This special cabinet was created by Vingåkers Möbelfabrik in Sweden during the end of an era that
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian modern cabinet by Möbelbolaget Tranås, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare cabinet produced by Möbelbolaget Tranås, Sweden, during the 1940s. Made in mahogany with a
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

A Swedish Grace Inlaid Mahogany Cabinet, Circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Grace mahogany cabinet, Circa 1940s, the rectangular top with slightly rounded forcorners
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

A Swedish Grace Inlaid Mahogany Cabinet, Circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Grace mahogany cabinet, Circa 1940s, the rectangular top with slightly rounded forcorners
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

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Swedish 1940s Cabinets For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of Swedish 1940s cabinets available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, all Swedish 1940s cabinets available were constructed with great care. Swedish 1940s cabinets have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Swedish 1940s cabinets made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Bodafors, Axel Larsson and Josef Frank each produced beautiful Swedish 1940s cabinets that are worth considering.

How Much are Swedish 1940s Cabinets?

Prices for Swedish 1940s cabinets start at $806 and top out at $98,117 with the average selling for $3,750.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

Questions About Swedish 1940s Cabinets
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.

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