Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, Root Wood, Rare Birka Sideboard, Sweden, 1937 newarrivals One of the dogs embraces

One of the dogs embraces a smaller pup

Pair of French Louis XV style parcel-gilt and paint decorated bergere chairs Jansen inspired

Each example maintains their original wood legs and been newly re-upholstered in a genuine honey shearling with a channeled back and inset leather buttons

Germany in 1915 to Ernst Josef Meyer and Elsa Katzenstein

Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, Root Wood, Rare Birka Sideboard, Sweden, 1937 newarrivals One of the dogs embracesAxel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, Swedish Mid Century Modern, Root Wood, Rare "Birka" Sideboard, Sweden, 1937 A rare example of the Birka model sideboard, designed by renowned Swedish architect Axel Einar Hjorth (18881959) for Nordiska Kompaniet in 1937. Crafted in richly figured root wood veneer, the piece features three doors, with two right hand compartments offering adjustable shelving and a left hand section housing three pull out drawers.