AXEL EINAR HJORTH, a "Lovö" table, Nordiska Kompaniet 1930's.
Length 180, width 73,5, height 73 cm.
Wear, later laquer.
The Swedish regement Ka3 Gotland, marked Officers Mässen.
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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