a pair of stained pine "Lovö" chairs, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s.
High back, iron mounts, cushions with original fabric. Height 95 cm, seat height excluding the cushion 41 cm, including the cushion ca 45 cm.
Minor wear and stains.
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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