a pair of "Lovö" stained pine chairs, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s.
Iron fittings, low model. Height 80 cm, seat height 42 cm. Later seat cushions included.
Wear, cracks, one chair bears traces of a later support across the back, the other is missing three iron fittings to the back.
Included in the purchase of a house in Västergötland in 1956.
Designed in 1932.
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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