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Axel Einar Hjorth

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

AXEL EINAR HJORTH, four chairs for Nordiska Kompaniet, model "Utö", 1930s.

Pinewood. Height of the seats 43 cm.

Wear commensurate with age and use. Reinforced. Marks. Stains/dirt. Minor damages to legs and backs. Cracks.

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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