attributed to, a pine chest of drawers, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930's.
Three drawers, measurements 90 x 45,5 cm, height 80 cm.
Some wear, stains. Key missing.
A private estate on the west coast of Sweden, completed and decorated around 1934-35. The house was decorated with contemporary furniture by designers like Alvar Aalto and Axel Einar Hjorth.
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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