a stained pine sofa 'Sport', Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden, late 1930s.
Cushions covered in a red fabric. Length 200 cm, height 63 cm, depth 79 cm.
Wear.
Reportedly acquired around 1939 at Nordiska Kompaniet, Stockholm.
This model, with drawing number 40868 was registered in 1937.
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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