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Axel Einar Hjorth

(Sweden, 1888-1959)
Estimate
80 000 - 100 000 SEK
7 270 - 9 080 EUR
7 730 - 9 660 USD
Hammer price
120 000 SEK
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Axel Einar Hjorth
(Sweden, 1888-1959)

a set of four "Lovö" stained pine chairs, Nordiska Kompaniet 1930s.

Wrought iron fittings. Height 95.5 cm, seat height 40.5 cm.

Wear and minor damage, dry crack.

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Designed in 1932.

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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