Axel Einar Hjorth
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a dining set, 6 pcs., "Masonite", Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s.
Base in lacquered birch, seat, back and table top in masonite, maker's mark NK, height of the table 73 cm, the table top 95x60 cm, foldable chairs and sofa with seat height 43 cm, length of sofa 125 cm.
Wear. Slightly renovated.
Literature
Pictured in the NK catalogue during the 1930's
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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