Axel Einar Hjorth
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a 'Lido' three-seated upholstered sofa, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930's.
Reupholstered in grey/beige velvet, black wooden base. Marked with metal label: NK R 36668 - C 24 10 32. Length ca 216 cm, depth 85 cm, height ca 71 cm.
Wear, stains.
Literature
Christian Björk, Thomas Ekström, Eric Ericson, 'Axel Einar Hjorth Möbelarkitekt', Signum 2009, see the model illustrated p
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According to the NK Archives, the design is dated 27/6/1932.
Designer
Axel Einar Hjorth was one of Sweden's most significant furniture designers during the Swedish Grace era. He is also known for designing the so-called sports cabin furniture in pine.
Head designer of NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) furniture department 1927-38. His first significant project was NK's exclusive showcase at the International World Fair in Barcelona in 1929, where he presented the cabinet 'Louis' and the model 'Caesar'. In the 1930's he designed more basic models for serial production and rustic furniture in pinewood.
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