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Axel Einar Hjorth

(Sweden, 1888-1959)
Axel Einar Hjorth, a chair 'Funkis', Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s, the model was designed for the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition.Axel Einar Hjorth, a chair 'Funkis', Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s, the model was designed for the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a chair 'Funkis', Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s, the model was designed for the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition.Axel Einar Hjorth, a chair 'Funkis', Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s, the model was designed for the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a chair 'Funkis', Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s, the model was designed for the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition.Axel Einar Hjorth, a chair 'Funkis', Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s, the model was designed for the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a chair 'Funkis', Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s, the model was designed for the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition.Axel Einar Hjorth, a chair 'Funkis', Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s, the model was designed for the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a chair 'Funkis', Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s, the model was designed for the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition.Axel Einar Hjorth, a chair 'Funkis', Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s, the model was designed for the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a chair 'Funkis', Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s, the model was designed for the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition.Axel Einar Hjorth, a chair 'Funkis', Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s, the model was designed for the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a chair 'Funkis', Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s, the model was designed for the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition.Axel Einar Hjorth, a chair 'Funkis', Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s, the model was designed for the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a chair 'Funkis', Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s, the model was designed for the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition.Axel Einar Hjorth, a chair 'Funkis', Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s, the model was designed for the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a chair 'Funkis', Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s, the model was designed for the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition.Axel Einar Hjorth, a chair 'Funkis', Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s, the model was designed for the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a chair 'Funkis', Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s, the model was designed for the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition.Axel Einar Hjorth, a chair 'Funkis', Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s, the model was designed for the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a chair 'Funkis', Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s, the model was designed for the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition.Axel Einar Hjorth, a chair 'Funkis', Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s, the model was designed for the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a chair 'Funkis', Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s, the model was designed for the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a chair 'Funkis', Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s, the model was designed for the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a chair 'Funkis', Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s, the model was designed for the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a chair 'Funkis', Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s, the model was designed for the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a chair 'Funkis', Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s, the model was designed for the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a chair 'Funkis', Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s, the model was designed for the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a chair 'Funkis', Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s, the model was designed for the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a chair 'Funkis', Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s, the model was designed for the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a chair 'Funkis', Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s, the model was designed for the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a chair 'Funkis', Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s, the model was designed for the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition.
Axel Einar Hjorth, a chair 'Funkis', Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s, the model was designed for the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition.
Estimate
20 000 - 25 000 SEK
1 750 - 2 190 EUR
1 820 - 2 280 USD
Hammer price
20 000 SEK
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Axel Einar Hjorth
(Sweden, 1888-1959)

a chair 'Funkis', Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s, the model was designed for the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition.

Stained oak, later upholstery with brown leather. Height 87 cm, seat height ca 43 cm.

Later upholstery. One leather coated button is missing.

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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