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Axel Einar Hjorth

(Sweden, 1888-1959)
Axel Einar Hjorth, a set of 3 stained pine 'Lovö' chairs, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s.Axel Einar Hjorth, a set of 3 stained pine 'Lovö' chairs, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a set of 3 stained pine 'Lovö' chairs, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s.Axel Einar Hjorth, a set of 3 stained pine 'Lovö' chairs, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a set of 3 stained pine 'Lovö' chairs, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s.Axel Einar Hjorth, a set of 3 stained pine 'Lovö' chairs, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a set of 3 stained pine 'Lovö' chairs, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s.Axel Einar Hjorth, a set of 3 stained pine 'Lovö' chairs, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a set of 3 stained pine 'Lovö' chairs, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s.Axel Einar Hjorth, a set of 3 stained pine 'Lovö' chairs, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a set of 3 stained pine 'Lovö' chairs, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s.Axel Einar Hjorth, a set of 3 stained pine 'Lovö' chairs, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a set of 3 stained pine 'Lovö' chairs, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a set of 3 stained pine 'Lovö' chairs, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a set of 3 stained pine 'Lovö' chairs, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a set of 3 stained pine 'Lovö' chairs, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a set of 3 stained pine 'Lovö' chairs, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a set of 3 stained pine 'Lovö' chairs, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s.
Estimate
70 000 - 75 000 SEK
6 180 - 6 620 EUR
6 450 - 6 910 USD
Hammer price
85 000 SEK
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Axel Einar Hjorth
(Sweden, 1888-1959)

a set of 3 stained pine 'Lovö' chairs, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s.

Hight back model, iron mounts. Height 95 cm, seat height ca 40 cm.

Wear, 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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