Axel Einar Hjorth
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a iaspis and palisander chest of drawers 'Library' by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1929.
Brass drop handles, maker's metal label. Length 100 cm, depth 47 cm, height 75 cm. Key included.
Exhibitions
This model was included in the November show at Nordiska Kompaniet in 1928.
Literature
Christian Björk, Thomas Ekström & Eric Ericson, 'Axel Einar Hjort - möbelarkitekt', Signum 2009, p 63.
More information
The drawing for this model in the Nordiska Kompaniet archives is dated May 16th 1928.
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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