a stained pine 'Lovö' chair, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s.
Iron fittings, high backrest. Height 96.5 cm, seat height 40.5 cm, including seat cushion with original upholstery approx 44 cm.
Slight wear.
Part from the interior ordered around 1940 from Nordiska Kompaniet 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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