AXEL EINAR HJORTH, a pine armchair 'Lovö' , Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden.
Upholstered seat and back. Height 92 cm, width 62 cm.
The surface is lacquered, upholstery is attached to the wood, minor wear and chips.
This chair is shown in a photograph from an Nordiska Kompaniet Exhibition dated 1932.
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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