Axel Einar Hjorth
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a made to order, sideboard / bar cabinet, model "Caesar", Nordiska Kompaniet 1935.
Birch, front, feet and legs with stylized carved details, the bar to the interior with silver foil and glass, lighting within, maker's mark NK R39317 C31216, height 91 cm, length 180 cm, depth 52 cm.
Keyhole with damages. Wear.
Provenance
Made to order for Director Elfvin 1935.
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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