Axel Einar Hjorth
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a set of 6 "Futurum" black lacquered chairs, Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm 1932.
Seat and back with girths of fabric, marked with maker's metal label: NK R 363 61 C 2 9 32 (2 chairs) and C 21 12 32 (4 chairs). Height 93 cm, seat height 45 cm.
Restored, new textile girths.
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The drawing for this model is dated January 20th 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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