Axel Einar Hjorth
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two stained pine "Skoga" stools, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930's.
The one marked 37225, 48 x 38 cm, height ca 44 cm.
The drawing nr 37225 is dated May 16th 1933.
Lacquered, minor dry cracks, wear.
Saleroom notice
Two stools, they differ slightly.
Provenance
These have been in the same family since the 1930's.
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Ritning nr 37225 för denna modell är daterad 16 maj 1933.
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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