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Axel Einar Hjorth

(Sweden, 1888-1959)
Estimate
25 000 - 30 000 SEK
2 220 - 2 660 EUR
2 340 - 2 810 USD
Hammer price
55 000 SEK
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Axel Einar Hjorth
(Sweden, 1888-1959)

a pair of "Lovö" stained pine chairs, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930's.

Iron details, cushions upholstered in beige fabric, height 95 cm, seat height ca 43 cm.

Slight wear.

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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