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Axel Einar Hjorth

(Sweden, 1888-1959)
Estimate
25 000 - 30 000 SEK
2 250 - 2 700 EUR
2 370 - 2 850 USD
Hammer price
60 000 SEK
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Axel Einar Hjorth
(Sweden, 1888-1959)

a stained and lacquered 'Sandhamn' table, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden post 1931.

Maker's metal label NK 35845 - C24670. 100 x 45 cm, height 74 cm.

Wear, some small damages, later lacquer.

Provenance

Café Brostugan, Kärsön, Sweden.

More information

The model Sandhamn was designed in 1929. According to the NK Archives, the design of this table is dated 31/7/1931 and ordered by Meister Sven.

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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