an ashwood veneered desk, Nordiska Kompaniet 1939. The model was designed in 1936.
Three drawers, a cabinet, the back with shelves, maker's metal mark NK 40118 C 31 5 39. Length ca 187,5 cm, depth 67,5 cm, height 75 cm.
Minor wear and flaws.
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.
Lue lisää