a stained birch library chair/-ladder, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1929, made to the crown prince Gustaf Adolf.
(later king Gustaf VI Adolf), marked with maker's metal label and also parts of a paper inventory label for the King Gustaf VI Adolf. Height 100 cm, width 58 cm, seat height 50 cm.
Minor wear.
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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