An Axel Einar Hjorth stained and black lacquered desk 'Library' by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1931.
Label marked. Measurements 130 x 70 cm, height 75,5 cm.
Wear. Key is missing.
Designed by Hjorth in 1927 and presented at NK's exhibition in November 1928.
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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