a "Skärgården" table, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1928.
Table with drop-leaves, one drawer, veneered in birch, maker's mark AB Nordiska Kompaniet R 31988 - 4 9 28, height 62 cm, width 62 cm, length 90-152 cm.
The surface on the top retouched, minor wear.
"Skärgården" (The Archipelago) is one of Axel Einar Hjorth's first series that he designed for NK before he became the chief architect of the furniture department.
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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