Axel Einar Hjorth,
Wrought iron fittings, a pair of doors with underlying shelf and drawer fittings. Length 102 cm, depth 46 cm, height 155 cm. Key included.
Wear and damage, stains and marks, an impact damage on the short side, one hinge slightly bent.
Designed in 1932.
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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