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Carl Axel Acking cabinet "RITA" for Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden.
€7,500Bid from €6,500
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Discover the refined elegance of this rare Carl-Axel Acking "RITA" cabinet, designed in the 1950s for Nordiska Kompaniet in Stockholm. A beautiful example of how functional modernism and craftsmanship seamlessly blend. Crafted from select solid mahogany, the cabinet features panels and surfaces that reveal the wood's full, warm hues—especially when the light subtly touches it.
The front is composed of a sleek grid of recessed rectangular panels that together form a rhythmic, graphic relief. Behind this interplay of lines lies a refined locking system with a slender brass key plate, discreetly incorporated into the pattern. The other brass details are also understated yet rich in nuance, harmonizing beautifully with the mahogany's natural sheen.
With its tall, slender silhouette and four square legs, the cabinet exudes tranquility and balance. A gently curved beam between the rear legs subtly references Acking's architectural design language, without detracting from the sleek geometry of the whole. Inside, the cabinet offers a spacious upper compartment, warmly upholstered in light birch veneer, and beneath it, ten practical drawers with understated concave handles in natural birch—a beautiful detail that underscores Acking's attention to the human scale.
This piece unites Swedish grace with early Scandinavian functionality in a way that is both timeless and rare. A remarkably well-preserved piece of furniture in its original condition, it enriches any space with its calm presence and graphic beauty.
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ConditionExcellentColorsBrownMaterialWoodNumber of items1Height159 cmWidth110 cmDepth48 cm
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Eindhoven, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since March 2020 • 4 sales