Antique Swedish Grace Art Deco Flame Birch Elm End or Side Table Circa 1925

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An exquisite and rare example of the 1920s Swedish Grace movement—Sweden’s unique and refined interpretation of the international Art Deco … Read more An exquisite and rare example of the 1920s Swedish Grace movement—Sweden’s unique and refined interpretation of the international Art Deco style—this elegant round side table balances refined classicism with streamlined modern sophistication.

The circular tabletop showcases a spectacular contrast in highly figured golden flame birch at the center radiating outward to a perimeter of rich dark flame birch edge with golden elm. This gradient effect and use of prized woods were hallmarks of high-end Swedish cabinetmaking of the era. The contrast is further amplified by the deep, dark-stained hardwood used for the structure.

The piece stands on four beautifully curved cabriole legs, a subtle nod to classical forms, which are connected by a geometric, curved diamond-shaped lower shelf.

This table is versatile - functioning perfectly as an end, side, drink or lamp table, offering both sculptural elegance and practical storage.

The term Swedish Grace was coined to describe the uniquely Nordic aesthetic that flourished in Sweden during the 1920s, running parallel to the broader European and American Art Deco movement. Unlike the more opulent French Art Deco, Swedish Grace is characterized by a sophisticated marriage of restrained Neoclassicism with streamlined modernist simplicity.

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