Bar cart "Corall"

Designed by Axel Einar Hjorth

Sweden, 1930s

Bar Cart “Corall” by Axel Einar Hjorth presents an elegant interplay of form and function. Crafted in the 1930s, this example features lacquered wood with elm surfaces, accented by steel handles and castors, combining mobility with refined design language. The rectangular body, raised on wheels, opens via a drop‑front or side panel (depending on variant) to reveal a red‑toned interior tailored for bar service. The piece resolves its dual identity—storage and utility—within a composed silhouette. The manufacturing details correspond with Hjorth’s work during his leading period at Nordiska Kompaniet and reflect the transition of Swedish design toward a restrained modernism.