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Axel Einar Hjorth

(Sweden, 1888-1959)
Axel Einar Hjorth, a pair of "du Barry" chairs, for Nordiska Kompaniet, designed in 1929.Axel Einar Hjorth, a pair of "du Barry" chairs, for Nordiska Kompaniet, designed in 1929.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a pair of "du Barry" chairs, for Nordiska Kompaniet, designed in 1929.Axel Einar Hjorth, a pair of "du Barry" chairs, for Nordiska Kompaniet, designed in 1929.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a pair of "du Barry" chairs, for Nordiska Kompaniet, designed in 1929.Axel Einar Hjorth, a pair of "du Barry" chairs, for Nordiska Kompaniet, designed in 1929.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a pair of "du Barry" chairs, for Nordiska Kompaniet, designed in 1929.Axel Einar Hjorth, a pair of "du Barry" chairs, for Nordiska Kompaniet, designed in 1929.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a pair of "du Barry" chairs, for Nordiska Kompaniet, designed in 1929.Axel Einar Hjorth, a pair of "du Barry" chairs, for Nordiska Kompaniet, designed in 1929.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a pair of "du Barry" chairs, for Nordiska Kompaniet, designed in 1929.Axel Einar Hjorth, a pair of "du Barry" chairs, for Nordiska Kompaniet, designed in 1929.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a pair of "du Barry" chairs, for Nordiska Kompaniet, designed in 1929.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a pair of "du Barry" chairs, for Nordiska Kompaniet, designed in 1929.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a pair of "du Barry" chairs, for Nordiska Kompaniet, designed in 1929.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a pair of "du Barry" chairs, for Nordiska Kompaniet, designed in 1929.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a pair of "du Barry" chairs, for Nordiska Kompaniet, designed in 1929.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a pair of "du Barry" chairs, for Nordiska Kompaniet, designed in 1929.
Estimate
20 000 - 30 000 SEK
1 770 - 2 650 EUR
1 840 - 2 760 USD
Hammer price
28 000 SEK
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Axel Einar Hjorth
(Sweden, 1888-1959)

a pair of "du Barry" chairs, for Nordiska Kompaniet, designed in 1929.

Grey lacquered birch, bronzed details, rattan seat and back, maker's mark AB Nordiska Kompaniet R 33909 C 12642, height 83 cm.

Wear, the lacquered surfaces restored.

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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