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Axel Einar Hjorth

(Sweden, 1888-1959)
Axel Einar Hjorth, a stained pine "Utö" stool, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930's.Axel Einar Hjorth, a stained pine "Utö" stool, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930's.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a stained pine "Utö" stool, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930's.Axel Einar Hjorth, a stained pine "Utö" stool, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930's.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a stained pine "Utö" stool, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930's.Axel Einar Hjorth, a stained pine "Utö" stool, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930's.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a stained pine "Utö" stool, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930's.Axel Einar Hjorth, a stained pine "Utö" stool, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930's.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a stained pine "Utö" stool, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930's.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a stained pine "Utö" stool, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930's.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a stained pine "Utö" stool, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930's.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a stained pine "Utö" stool, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930's.
Estimate
25 000 - 30 000 SEK
2 220 - 2 660 EUR
2 320 - 2 780 USD
Hammer price
65 000 SEK
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Axel Einar Hjorth
(Sweden, 1888-1959)

a stained pine "Utö" stool, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930's.

Three legs, diameter of the seat 40 cm, height ca 45,5 cm.

Wear, re-glued legs.

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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