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Mid Century Birch Wardrobe by Oscar Nilsson Nordiska Kompaniet
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Mid Century Birch Wardrobe by Oscar Nilsson Nordiska Kompaniet

1920 - 1940
Description

Mid century birch wardrobe by oscar nilsson for nordiska kompaniet circa 1939.

We are pleased to offer this fitted wardrobe which is an early piece in the scandinavian modern furniture movement.  designed by oscar nilsson (1895-1975)  this piece is known as 'natura' and it was designed in 1938 and made in 1939.  nilsson designed for exclusive furniture makers in the 1920's and 30's, working with bodafors and nk (nordiska kompaniet).  this wasn't a wardrobe of mass production, with only a few variants ever being made.

Very simple but elegant on the outside, made in birch.  door opens on the key to reveal a fitted maple interior.  a central partition gives 8 drawer slides to the left hand side with a further 2 slides to the right over a bank of fixed drawers, 2 of which contain fitted compartments.  interior has faired well over the years, only suffering minimal daylight fading.

Nk makers plaque on the inside of door, also on the reverse, nk r41965 - c9 2 39.

The model is digital registered in the nordiska museet as number 41965.

Overall very good condition. 1 small patch to door on the front, which may have been done at the time of manufacture, 1 small loss to edge on door interior, both of which have been photographed.  other very minor surface marks in line with age.

Rich golden colour with contrasting interior.  fine piece of quality furniture. Heavy item.

Physical Dimensions
Height
165.5cm (65.16")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
41.2cm (16.22")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Mid Century Birch Wardrobe to the 1940s.

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SA970432
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CK1
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Description
Mid century birch wardrobe by oscar nilsson for nordiska kompaniet circa 1939.
We are pleased to offer this fitted wardrobe which is an early piece in the scandinavian modern furniture movement.
Debenham Antiques Ltd

  designed by oscar nilsson (1895-1975)  this piece is known as 'natura' and it was designed in 1938 and made in 1939.  nilsson designed for exclusive furniture makers in the 1920's and 30's, working with bodafors and nk (nordiska kompaniet).  this wasn't a wardrobe of mass production, with only a few variants ever being made.

fig 1. A mid-century modern double-door wardrobe crafted from figured golden birch wood with short tapered legs.
fig 1. Mid Century Birch Wardrobe by Oscar Nilsson Nordiska Kompaniet

Very simple but elegant on the outside, made in birch.  door opens on the key to reveal a fitted maple interior.  a central partition gives 8 drawer slides to the left hand side with a further 2 slides to the right over a bank of fixed drawers, 2 of which contain fitted compartments.  interior has faired well over the years, only suffering minimal daylight fading.

fig 2. A mid-century modern double-door wardrobe crafted from figured golden birch wood with short tapered legs.
fig 2. Mid Century Birch Wardrobe by Oscar Nilsson Nordiska Kompaniet

Nk makers plaque on the inside of door, also on the reverse, nk r41965 - c9 2 39.

The model is digital registered in the nordiska museet as number 41965.

Overall very good condition. 1 small patch to door on the front, which may have been done at the time of manufacture, 1 small loss to edge on door interior, both of which have been photographed.  other very minor surface marks in line with age.

Rich golden colour with contrasting interior.  fine piece of quality furniture. Heavy item.

Height
165.5cm (65.16")
Width
106cm (41.73")
Depth
41.2cm (16.22")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Mid Century Birch Wardrobe to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA970432
Dealers Internal Ref
CK1
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

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Trade Associations

Debenham Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A mid-century modern double-door wardrobe crafted from figured golden birch wood with short tapered legs.
MID CENTURY BIRCH WARDROBE BY OSCAR NILSSON NORDISKA KOMPANIET
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A mid-century modern double-door wardrobe crafted from figured golden birch wood with short tapered legs.
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Mid-century Swedish modern design is defined by clean lines, functional forms, and the celebration of natural timber grains such as satin birch and pine.

Craftsmen typically utilised native light hardwoods, particularly flame or satin birch veneers, paired with solid timber framing and precision joinery.

Look for manufacturer stamps or metal plaques from maker studios like Nordiska Kompaniet, high-grade book-matched veneers, and streamlined integrated hardware.

Position the piece against a dark or textured feature wall to create contrast with the warm birch tone, balancing its tall silhouette with minimalist modern decor.

Dust regularly with a clean, dry microfibre cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish periodically, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying or fading.
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