Swedish Model 2910 Buffet Cabinet in Mahogany from Bodafors

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Four closed fronts lend this tall buffet cabinet by Svenska Möbelfabrikerna Bodafors an almost architectural tranquility. The warm mahogany, the … Read more Four closed fronts lend this tall buffet cabinet by Svenska Möbelfabrikerna Bodafors an almost architectural tranquility. The warm mahogany, the slender base, and the long handles sculpted from the doors give the cabinet a particularly refined and balanced silhouette. The model is known as number 2910 and dates from circa 1949. Historical sources attribute the design to either Axel Larsson or Bertil Fridhagen. Both designers were associated with Bodafors, but because the documentation regarding this specific model is ambiguous, we deliberately stick to either Axel Larsson or Bertil Fridhagen. The four doors are constructed with softly recessed panels. When closed, the long wooden handles meet in pairs, forming a strong vertical detail on the front. Small brass hinges and dark ends on the tall, tapered legs provide subtle accents. Much attention has also been paid to the finish behind the doors. Three compartments accommodate shelves, while six individually removable wooden trays are housed in the bottom right. These trays, in particular, are beautifully crafted. The thin sides curve upwards from the surface in a flowing curve, and each tray rests individually on wooden runners. They can be completely removed from the cabinet and used, for example, for tableware, glassware, or smaller objects. This particular piece has been fully and carefully restored by us in the workshop. Old finishes have been removed, necessary repairs have been carried out, and the mahogany has been re-nourished and finished with a matte oil. As a result, the warm color and grain of the wood are beautifully visible again, while retaining the character befitting the age of the cabinet. Height 154.5 cm Width 119 cm Depth 45 cm. Upon purchase, we include a bottle of maintenance oil and accompanying instructions. See less