Swedish Nordic Design in The Antiques Trade Gazette: Discover our Cover Piece by Axel Einar Hjorth
In the world of high-end collecting, authenticity and provenance are everything. That is why we are proud to share some very special news with the entire team from Swedish Nordic Design AB. One of our curated collection pieces has been featured in the prestigious British publication Antiques Trade Gazette (Issue number 2749, June 2026).
The Trade Gazette Summer edition is a point of reference that is indispensable for gallery owners, auction houses and interior designers worldwide. In this edition, we are showcasing and featuring among some of the most coveted pieces on the international market. Today, at the heart of our proposal we shine with an absolute icon of 20th-century Scandinavian design: an original table by Axel Einar Hjorth designed for Nordiska Kompaniet (NK) in 1930.
Axel Einar Hjorth and the Elegance of Swedish Grace (1930)
If we have to refer to Axel Einar Hjorth, we can talk about one of the greatest designers of the golden age of Swedish furniture design. As a design director of the iconic label Nordic Company (NK), between 1927 and 1938, Hjorth was the undisputed master at fusing the classical refinement of the movement Swedish Grace with the clean functionalism that would define the following decades. Without a doubt one, Hjort was one of the most important figures of Swedish modernism and Art Deco-inspired furniture design.
The table of the decade of the 1930s that we present in Antiques Trade Gazette is a living testament to that historical transition. A vintage design that was created in a peak period. This piece, therefore, captures the perfect proportion, the warmth of the selected wood, and a restraint executed with masterful craftsmanship. The table has a character that preserves its own history over almost a century. It is not just a piece of furniture; it is a living fragment of Nordic cultural heritage.
All of the above provides our table a collector's value. signed and cataloged from Hjorth for NK, Therefore, the table has a marked value for collectors and interior designers of luxury residential projects in New York, London or Paris.
"For us, selecting a piece by Axel Einar Hjorth is not just about selling vintage furniture. It is about preserving the narrative of great Scandinavian design and making it accessible to contemporary spaces seeking soul and distinction."
Without a Doubt, it is our defining Characteristic of Småland for the World. A Seal from Swedish Nordic Design.
Appearing in the pages of the specialized international magazine shows the philosophy we work with every day from our headquarters in Sweden. We are dedicated to tracking down, authenticating and preserving unique lighting pieces, furniture and ceramics. Pieces from the mid-century and period names like Bergboms, Rörstrand, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Sylvia Stave and more designers. They are part of what goes into our pieces.
Each object from our catalog comes with a guarantee of origin, respect for its original condition, and personal, direct attention when shipping to any corner of the world.
A unique Opportunity for Collectors
Hjorth's original tables and furniture created during his time at Nordiska Kompaniet are becoming increasingly difficult to find on the private market in this state of preservation.
If you are designing an exclusive interior design project or wish to incorporate a historical piece with high appreciation value into your private collection, this table is available in our active catalog. You will find it under these characteristics:
Designer: Axel Einar Hjorth
Manufacturer: Nordic Company (NK)
Year approx: 1930
Origin: Sweden (Private Collection)
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