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Axel Einar Hjorth

(Sweden, 1888-1959)
Axel Einar Hjorth
(Sweden, 1888-1959)

A set of four Axel Einar Hjorth stained and lacquered 'Sandhamn' pine chairs, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden post 1929.

Traces after NK metal label.

Wear, some small damages, later lacquer.

Provenance

Café Brostugan, Kärsön, Drottningholm, Stockholm.

More information

The Sandhamn series was designed in 1929.

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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