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Axel Einar Hjorth

(Sweden, 1888-1959)
Estimate
12 000 - 15 000 SEK
1 060 - 1 320 EUR
1 120 - 1 400 USD
Hammer price
16 000 SEK
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Axel Einar Hjorth
(Sweden, 1888-1959)

a set of four chairs, model "Sonja", Nordiska Kompaniet 1930s.

Base in lacquered beech, seat and back upholstered in black leather with deep-tufted buttons, marked with drawing number 40234, seat height 46 cm, height 80 cm.

Wear. Buttons missing.

More information

The model was designed in 1936.

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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