AXEL EINAR HJORTH, matgrupp, 5 delar, Bodafors, 1920-tal.
Mörkbetsad björk. Skuren dekor av bl a växtornament. Bord och stolar med kopplad benställning samt avslutande tassfötter. Stolar med stoppad, textilklädd sits och rygg. Bordets längd 148-260 cm, bredd 76 cm, höjd 77 cm.
Ställvis slitage. Repor och märken. Smärre slagskador.
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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