Axel Einar Hjorth,
Stained pine, rectangular, length 180 cm, width 75 cm, height ca. 72.5 cm.
The top with marks and stains. Wear.
Former CEO of Axel Christiernsson, director Anders Nanne, ordered the table at NK in 1941 for his summer
cottage in Halland, Kvibille, Torpet Bokedal. Thence by descent.
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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