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Axel Einar Hjorth

(Sweden, 1888-1959)
Estimate
40 000 - 50 000 SEK
3 550 - 4 440 EUR
3 740 - 4 680 USD
Hammer price
145 000 SEK
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Axel Einar Hjorth
(Sweden, 1888-1959)

a stained pine "Lovö" chair, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s.

Low back, iron mounts, probably the original cushion, reupholstered. Height ca 81 cm, seat height without the cushion ca 41,5 cm, including the cushion ca 47 cm.

Restored dry crack.

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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