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Exceptional Pair of Gouged Pine Lounge Chairs Attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth

Creator: Nordiska Kompaniet (Attributed) -Axel Einar Hjorth
Offered by: BAC

Description
Exceptional pair of open-frame lounge chairs attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth (1888-1959) for Nordiska Kompaniet, having sculptural frames crafted in solid pine with flaring arm rests, raked legs and carved gouging, and new upholstery patterned off the original in shearling; Sweden, 1930s

For over a decade beginning in 1927, Axel Einar Hjorth (1888-1959) reigned as architect and chief designer of the furniture division for Sweden's most exclusive department store, Nordiska Kompaniet, and its legendary cabinetmaking workshop, creating an astounding variety of fine furnishings in the process.

Today, the most coveted examples of his genius are the rustic pine sportstugemöbler models he created between 1929 and 1932. Intended for the vacation homes of Stockholm elites, each collection was named after an island in the nearby archipelago, such as Utö, Lovö and Wärmdö. Although considered some of his best and most original work, the pieces proved to be ahead of their time, and production was limited.

These are likely a custom variation of a more conventional open-frame type of easy chair found in Hjorth's pine lines.

More Information

Origin:	Sweden
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Solid pine frame, shearling upholstery
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1930s
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century, Scandinavian Modern
Incollect Reference #:	625277

Dimensions

W.	26 in;	H.	32 in;	D.	30 in;
W.	66.04 cm;	H.	81.28 cm;	D.	76.2 cm;

Seat H.	16.5 in;
Seat H.	41.91 cm;

Message from Seller:

A premiere design gallery for over two decades, BAC offers an unparalleled collection of fine 20th century European antiques selected with a connoisseur’s eye and an historian's rigor. Specializing in the very best of French and Nordic decorative arts and furnishing, BAC features work by design masters such as Jean-Michel Frank, Jean Royère, Axel Einar Hjorth, and Kaare Klint, as well as pieces by lesser known talents, chosen for their intrinsic quality and beauty.