sofa, 'Sport', Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s.
Cushions upholstered in original striped fabric, marked with pencil 40686. Length 198 cm, depth 79 cm, height 81 cm, seat height approx. 42 cm.
The seat cushion with damaged textile, wear, faded.
Part from the interior ordered from Nordiska Kompaniet around 1940 for a private summer residence, built in 1929, thence by descent. See lots 284,285,291,292,298.
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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