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Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

Swedish, 1888-1959

Swedish furniture designer Axel Einar Hjorth created tables, chairs, cabinets and other pieces that were as elegant as they were functional, and he frequently worked in references to a litany of inspirations including French Art Deco, Gustavian style and modernism. Ahead of his time, his style was refined and daringly simple.

Born in Krokek, Sweden, Hjorth grew up in a foster family and at 20 moved to Stockholm where he studied architecture and design at the Högre Konstindustriella Skolan (now the University of Arts, Crafts & Design). Although he dropped out when his foster father died, he went on to work for some of the largest furniture manufacturers in Sweden during the 1920s. 

Hjorth’s work was featured in the 1923 Gothenburg Exhibition world’s fair, and he exhibited a birch and cherry cabinet in the 1927 “Swedish Contemporary Decorative Arts” exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. His role as the head of the furniture department at Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), an upscale department store in Stockholm, from 1927 to 1938, further brought his designs to widespread acclaim, including pieces exhibited at the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition.

At the 1930 Stockholm Exhibition, an influential event in the emergence of functionalism in Swedish design, Hjorth exhibited a dozen room settings that featured examples of sportstugemöbler. These furniture lines were named for islands in Sweden’s archipelago — Utö, Blidö and Torö — with designs intended for cabins and vacation homes. The use of solid Swedish pine in these pieces revealed a love of traditional rustic furniture while the simple forms boldly looked to the future. He also brought his eclectic influences to armchairs formed from tubular metal, blocky case pieces made from birch and upholstered sofas with neoclassical details, each exuberantly mixing form and function.

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Creator: Axel Einar Hjorth
Rare Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet 'Typenko' Lounge Chair
Rare Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet 'Typenko' Lounge Chair

Rare Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet 'Typenko' Lounge Chair

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, lounge chair from the 'Typenko' series, model '36100', reupholstered in wool “Tyrone Rouge” by Pierre Frey, and suede, nickel-plated brass, ...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Steel, Nickel

Pair of Lovö Chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth
Pair of Lovö Chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth

Pair of Lovö Chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The beautiful Lovö Chair is an exceptionally treasured vintage find. Designed in the 1930s by Axel Einar Hjorth as part of his ‘Sportstugemöbler’ (weekend cottage or lodge furniture) collection for Nordiska Kompaniet, the models in the beloved Lovö series are regarded by many as Axel Einar Hjorth's masterpieces. Crafted for the weekend cottages that were gaining popularity in Sweden at the time, each series is lovingly named after a Swedish island. Crafted from solid stained pine, their rich cherry tone exudes a timeless appeal. The green and blue floral vintage cushions...

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1930s Swedish Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Pine

Axel Einar Hjorth Set of Six High Back Chairs in Oak and Brown Velvet, 1930s
Axel Einar Hjorth Set of Six High Back Chairs in Oak and Brown Velvet, 1930s

Axel Einar Hjorth Set of Six High Back Chairs in Oak and Brown Velvet, 1930s

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Prague, New Town

Exceptional set of six high back chairs, special commissioned model, designed by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1930s. Produced in Sweden, 1938. Oak, recently upholstered in brown velvet with me...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Velvet, Oak

Axel Einar Hjorth "Skoga" Stools
Axel Einar Hjorth "Skoga" Stools

Axel Einar Hjorth "Skoga" Stools

By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of oiled pine stools designed by Axel Einnar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, model "Skoga". Sweden, circa 1930th. Wear consistent with age and use, some trace of repair. Read...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Pine

Pair of "Lovö" Chairs by Axel Einar-Hjorth, 1930s
Pair of "Lovö" Chairs by Axel Einar-Hjorth, 1930s

Pair of "Lovö" Chairs by Axel Einar-Hjorth, 1930s

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare pair of low back 'Lovö' chairs by Axel-Einar Hjorth. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s. Very good condition, new cushions.

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Pine

Axel Einar Hjorth, "Wärmdö" Sofa, Pine, Shearling, Sweden, 1937
Axel Einar Hjorth, "Wärmdö" Sofa, Pine, Shearling, Sweden, 1937

Axel Einar Hjorth, "Wärmdö" Sofa, Pine, Shearling, Sweden, 1937

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in High Point, NC

A dark-stained pine and shearling "Wärmdö" sofa designed by Axel Einar Hjorth and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1937. Seat Height (inches): 17.25” Arm Height (inches): 24...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Sheepskin, Pine

Rare Axel Einar Hjorth ‘Lido’ Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather
Rare Axel Einar Hjorth ‘Lido’ Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather

Rare Axel Einar Hjorth ‘Lido’ Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, lounge chair ‘Lido’, leather, lacquered birch, Sweden, 1932 Rare lounge chair by Swedish designer Axel Einar Hjorth designed and manufactur...

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Leather, Birch

Lovö Chairs Axel Einar Hjorth Pine Wood, 1940
Lovö Chairs Axel Einar Hjorth Pine Wood, 1940

Lovö Chairs Axel Einar Hjorth Pine Wood, 1940

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Vienna, AT

Two pairs of “Lovö” easy chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth, executed in solid pine and defined by a robust, deliberately rustic character. The expressive construction is complemented by wr...

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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Pine

A set of 8 Axel Einar Hjorth Utö chairs
A set of 8 Axel Einar Hjorth Utö chairs

A set of 8 Axel Einar Hjorth Utö chairs

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Utö/Uto pine chair by Axel-Einar Hjorth, Sweden, circa 1933. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet. A set of 2 in total. Purchased for a sports cabin on the Kulla Peninsula, Skåne. A chair marked with an inscription in pencil “36270" which is the drawing number for the article “Utö chair...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Pine

Axel Einar Hjorth - Utö Dining Chair - produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden
Axel Einar Hjorth - Utö Dining Chair - produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden

Axel Einar Hjorth - Utö Dining Chair - produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden

By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

Located in Hasselt, VLI

Axel Einar Hjorth “Utö” Dining Chairs - price per piece (5pcs in total avaible). These chairs, part of the Utö expo designed by Hjorth and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden. T...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Wood, Pine

Pair of Swedish Wooden Lovö Armchairs in Pine by Axel Einar Hjorth for NK 1930s
Pair of Swedish Wooden Lovö Armchairs in Pine by Axel Einar Hjorth for NK 1930s

Pair of Swedish Wooden Lovö Armchairs in Pine by Axel Einar Hjorth for NK 1930s

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Stockholm, SE

Very rare pair of Swedish wooden low back armchairs in stained pine model "Lovö" by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm in Sweden, 1930s. In good original condition an...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Iron

Pair of "Lovö" Chairs by Axel Einar-Hjorth, 1930s
Pair of "Lovö" Chairs by Axel Einar-Hjorth, 1930s

Pair of "Lovö" Chairs by Axel Einar-Hjorth, 1930s

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare pair of low back 'Lovö' chairs by Axel-Einar Hjorth. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s. Very good condition, original cushions.

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Pine

Axel Einar Hjorth Lovö Rocking Chairs in Pine Wood by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s
Axel Einar Hjorth Lovö Rocking Chairs in Pine Wood by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s

Axel Einar Hjorth Lovö Rocking Chairs in Pine Wood by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Stockholm, SE

Very rare pair of Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovö" rocking chairs in pine wood produced by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden, 1930s. In good original and matching condition. Dimensions: H: 82 cm /...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Pine

Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovö" Rocking Chair in Pine by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden 1930
Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovö" Rocking Chair in Pine by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden 1930

Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovö" Rocking Chair in Pine by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden 1930

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Stockholm, SE

Very rare and early Swedish mid century modern wooden rocking chair model "Lovö" in stained pine by Axel Einar Hjorth produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1932. In good original condition...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Sheepskin, Pine

Axel Einar Hjorth "Skoga". Wooden Bench in Pine by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s
Axel Einar Hjorth "Skoga". Wooden Bench in Pine by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s

Axel Einar Hjorth "Skoga". Wooden Bench in Pine by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s

By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

Located in Stockholm, SE

Very rare and early Swedish mid century wooden bench in pine model "Skoga" by Axel Einar Hjorth produced by Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm 1932. In good original condition. Dimension...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Pine

Pair of Axel-Einar Hjorth "Birka" chairs by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s
Pair of Axel-Einar Hjorth "Birka" chairs by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s

Pair of Axel-Einar Hjorth "Birka" chairs by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s

By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

Located in Stockholm, SE

Model Birka. Produced by NK, 1930s. Newly upholstered in honey colored sheep skin.    

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Ash, Beech

Pair of Axel-Einar Hjorth "Skoga" stools / side tables by NK, Sweden, 1930s
Pair of Axel-Einar Hjorth "Skoga" stools / side tables by NK, Sweden, 1930s

Pair of Axel-Einar Hjorth "Skoga" stools / side tables by NK, Sweden, 1930s

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare pair of Skoga pine stools / side tables designed by Axel-Einar Hjorth, 1930s. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet.

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Pine

Set of Four 'Uto' Dining Chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth
Set of Four 'Uto' Dining Chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth

Set of Four 'Uto' Dining Chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Long Island City, NY

Set of four 'Utö' dining chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth c. 1930's, produced by Nordiska Kompaniet.

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1930s Swedish Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Pine

Pair of "Utö" Chairs by Axel-Einar Hjorth, 1930s
Pair of "Utö" Chairs by Axel-Einar Hjorth, 1930s

Pair of "Utö" Chairs by Axel-Einar Hjorth, 1930s

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Stockholm, SE

Pair of Utö/Uto pine chair by Axel-Einar Hjorth, Sweden, circa 1930s. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet.   

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Pine

A pair of important and early Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovo" Chairs
A pair of important and early Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovo" Chairs

A pair of important and early Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovo" Chairs

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of important and early Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovo" sandblasted and stained pine chairs by Nordisca Kompaniet, Sweden, 1932. The present chairs were exhibited and acquired at the Nordiska Kompaniet spring exhibition of 1932, when the "Lovo" series was first introduced. This rare available set of chairs are the earliest known of the "Lovo" series , as well as only known with metal tags. Later stained in black. Literature: Christian Bjork, Thomas Ekstrom...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Pine

Axel Einar Hjorth 'Lovö' Lounge Chair in Solid Pine
Axel Einar Hjorth 'Lovö' Lounge Chair in Solid Pine

Axel Einar Hjorth 'Lovö' Lounge Chair in Solid Pine

By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Lovö wingback lounge chair, model '36291', solid pine, fabric, Sweden, 1932 A significant aspect of Axel Einar Hjorth’s oeuvre is the so-ca...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Fabric, Pine

Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovö" Chair for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s
Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovö" Chair for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s

Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovö" Chair for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s

By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

Located in Utrecht, NL

Swedish architect and furniture maker Axel Einar Hjorth worked as the lead designer for Sweden’s Nordiska Kompaniet department store from 1926 to 1938. During this time, Hjorth desig...

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1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Iron

Single Swedish Wooden "Utö" Dining Chair in Pine by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1930s
Single Swedish Wooden "Utö" Dining Chair in Pine by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1930s

Single Swedish Wooden "Utö" Dining Chair in Pine by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1930s

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare Swedish single wooden "Utö" dining / office chair in pine by Axe Einar Hjorth produced by Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm, 1930s. In good original condition. Dimensions: H: 80 cm...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Pine

Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, Birch, Rare Birka Chairs, Sweden, 1930s
Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, Birch, Rare Birka Chairs, Sweden, 1930s

Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, Birch, Rare Birka Chairs, Sweden, 1930s

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Manhasset, NY

Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Birch, Rare "Birka" Chairs, Sweden, 1930s A rare and complete set of six “Birka” dining or side chairs designed by...

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1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Fabric, Birch

1930s Utö Sofa by Axel Einar Hjorth – Nordic Pine Bench for NK, Sweden
1930s Utö Sofa by Axel Einar Hjorth – Nordic Pine Bench for NK, Sweden

1930s Utö Sofa by Axel Einar Hjorth – Nordic Pine Bench for NK, Sweden

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Stockholm, SE

Sofa ‘Utö’ designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s. Stained pine. Provenance: From a private Swedish collection. Original cushion. From 1927 to 1938, Axel-Einar Hjorth was the chief architect and designer at the department store Nordiska Kompaniet in Stockholm—which was known as one of the most important producers of modernist furniture in Sweden. During this time, Hjorth designed both public and private interiors, and worked with international clients including Iranian royalty. His first project for NK was a stand for the World Fair in Barcelona in 1929, during which he exhibited the Louis Cabinet...

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1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Pine

Really scarce variant of the Lovö chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska
Really scarce variant of the Lovö chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska

Really scarce variant of the Lovö chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Rarissime set de deux chaises Lovö par Axel Einar Hjorth pour Nordiska Kompaniet, commande spéciale pour un restaurant au Danemark, avec renfort en métal. photos in situ disponibles...

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Iron

Axel Einar Hjorth, Typenco Club Chairs, Fabric, Birch, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1932
Axel Einar Hjorth, Typenco Club Chairs, Fabric, Birch, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1932

Axel Einar Hjorth, Typenco Club Chairs, Fabric, Birch, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1932

By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of beige fabric and birch "Typenco" club chairs designed by Axel Einar Hjorth and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1932. Seat Height (inches): 17.25" Arm Height (inc...

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1930s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Fabric, Birch

A pair of “Lovö” chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth
A pair of “Lovö” chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth

A pair of “Lovö” chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth

By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Long Island City, NY

A set of 2 stained pine “Lovö” chairs designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s.

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Pine

Swedish Grace Stool "Ceasar" by Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s
Swedish Grace Stool "Ceasar" by Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s

Swedish Grace Stool "Ceasar" by Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Elegant stool by Axel Einar Hjorth, model called “Ceasar”. Made from painted wood with gilded decor. Seat upholstered with horsehair fabric.

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Wood

Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth model "Radio" for NK
Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth model "Radio" for NK

Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth model "Radio" for NK

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Long Island City, NY

Set of 6 dining chairs designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, model "Radio". Sweden, Circa 1930th. Stained birch upholstered in muslin. NK tags with numbers attached.

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Birch

Stools « UTÖ » by Axel Einar Hjorth
Stools « UTÖ » by Axel Einar Hjorth

Stools « UTÖ » by Axel Einar Hjorth

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Paire de tabourets dit UTÖ par Axel Einar Hjorth pour Nordiska Kompaniet, vers 1930

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Pine

Six Lovö chairs in Nordic pine by Axel Einar Hjorth
Six Lovö chairs in Nordic pine by Axel Einar Hjorth

Six Lovö chairs in Nordic pine by Axel Einar Hjorth

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Zurich, CH

Beautiful set of six chairs in Nordic pine "lovö" series by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, the cushions are newly done in a raw silk linen fabric by Dedar

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1930s Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Pine

Set of four 'Birka' chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s
Set of four 'Birka' chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s

Set of four 'Birka' chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

A refined set of four dining chairs from the “Birka” series, designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet in the 1930s. Crafted in ash and beech, with elegantly curved backre...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Fabric, Ash, Beech

Four ‘Corall’ chairs designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1937
Four ‘Corall’ chairs designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1937

Four ‘Corall’ chairs designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1937

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Stockholm, SE

A set of four chair model ‘Corall’ designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1937 Birch, rattan, upholstered velvet seat. Labeled. This set of four ‘Corall’ chai...

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1930s Swedish Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Velvet, Rattan, Birch

Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Cerused Oak by Axel Einar Hjorth, circa 1940
Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Cerused Oak by Axel Einar Hjorth, circa 1940

Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Cerused Oak by Axel Einar Hjorth, circa 1940

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Long Island City, NY

A six chairs dining set by Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden, circa 1940. Cerused oak with leather seats. Marked: AE Hjorth. Wood frame in perfect vintage condition. Original leather seat...

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Leather, Oak

Axel Einar Hjorth "Skoga" Pine Wood Stool by Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm, 1930s
Axel Einar Hjorth "Skoga" Pine Wood Stool by Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm, 1930s

Axel Einar Hjorth "Skoga" Pine Wood Stool by Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm, 1930s

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare early Swedish mid century "Skoga / Utö" wooden stool in stained pine by Axel Einar Hjorth produced by Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm 1932. In good original. Dimensions: H: 45 cm...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Pine

Axel Einar Hjorth "Utö" Chair for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s
Axel Einar Hjorth "Utö" Chair for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s

Axel Einar Hjorth "Utö" Chair for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s

By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

Located in Utrecht, NL

Swedish architect and furniture designer Axel Einar Hjorth served as the lead designer for Sweden’s Nordiska Kompaniet department store from 1926 to 1938. During this time, Hjorth designed the “Sportstugemöbler” series (which translates to “sports cabin furnishings”), a collection of wooden furniture designed for country homes. The various models in the sportstugemöbler series took their names from the Stockholm archipelago – including Blidö, Lovö, and famously, Utö. The ‘Utö’ chair...

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1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Wood

Two Axel Einar Hjorth "Utö" chairs, manufactured for Nordiska Kompaniet
Two Axel Einar Hjorth "Utö" chairs, manufactured for Nordiska Kompaniet

Two Axel Einar Hjorth "Utö" chairs, manufactured for Nordiska Kompaniet

By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Zurich, CH

Set of two classic "Utö" chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet. From 1927 to 1938, Axel-Einar Hjorth was the chief architect and designer at the department store Nordisk...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Pine

Axel Einar Hjorth Lovö chairs
Axel Einar Hjorth Lovö chairs

Axel Einar Hjorth Lovö chairs

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Rare "Lovö" high back pine chair by Axel Einar Hjorth produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in 1930s. In the 1930s, Hjorth designed a furniture collection out of pine meant for serial prod...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Pine

"Borgen" Easy Chair by Axel Einar Hjorth
"Borgen" Easy Chair by Axel Einar Hjorth

"Borgen" Easy Chair by Axel Einar Hjorth

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Borås, SE

"Borgen" Easy chair by Axel Einar Hjorth c. 1929. Upholstery, lacquered wood. NK manufacturers metal label ‘NK R 34433 – C 25648’. Designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for the S...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Upholstery, Birch

Pair of Side Chairs model Lovö by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1932, Nordiska Kompaniet
Pair of Side Chairs model Lovö by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1932, Nordiska Kompaniet

Pair of Side Chairs model Lovö by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1932, Nordiska Kompaniet

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Pair of Side Chairs in Acid-Stained and Oiled Pine with Wrought Iron Fittings by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1932 Additional Information: Material: Acid-stained and oiled pine with wrought i...

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Pine

Set of Three Chairs “Typenko” by Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden
Set of Three Chairs “Typenko” by Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden

Set of Three Chairs “Typenko” by Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Stockholm, SE

Set of three chairs “Typenko” designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden. 1944. Birch and velvet upholstery. Dimensions: H: 88 cm/ 2' 11'' W: 45,5 cm/ 1' 6 1/2'' D: 57 cm/ 1' 11'' Seat height: 43 cm/ 1' 5 1/2'' From 1927 to 1938, Axel-Einar Hjorth was the chief architect and designer at the department store Nordiska Kompaniet in Stockholm—which was known as one of the most important producers of modernist furniture in Sweden. During this time, Hjorth designed both public and private interiors, and worked with international clients including Iranian royalty. His first project for NK was a stand for the World Fair in Barcelona in 1929, during which he exhibited the Louis Cabinet...

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Velvet, Birch

Axel Einar Hjorth Swedish Grace Rattan Du Barry chair, 1928
Axel Einar Hjorth Swedish Grace Rattan Du Barry chair, 1928

Axel Einar Hjorth Swedish Grace Rattan Du Barry chair, 1928

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Uccle, BE

AXEL EINAR HJORTH "Du Barry" Armchair, designed by Nordiska Kompaniet in 1928. Made from Bonad birch and rattan, it includes a metal plaque engraved with R 33909 - 22 1 30. This draw...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Birch

"Traddis" Console Table by Axel Einar Hjorth
"Traddis" Console Table by Axel Einar Hjorth

"Traddis" Console Table by Axel Einar Hjorth

By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Neat console table by Axel Einar Hjorth, model called “Traddis”. Swedish Modern lines with a touch of rococo. Made from wood, lacquered celadon green with cream white decor.

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Wood, Lacquer

Rare Axel Einar Hjorth Rocking Chair for Nordiska Kompagniet. Signed 1928
Rare Axel Einar Hjorth Rocking Chair for Nordiska Kompagniet. Signed 1928

Rare Axel Einar Hjorth Rocking Chair for Nordiska Kompagniet. Signed 1928

By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet

Located in Ystad, SE

Rare Rocking Chair by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1928 A highly collectible and early documented example of Axel Einar Hjorth’s work for Nordiska Kompaniet, da...

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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Wicker, Oak

Carl Malmsten Stool
Carl Malmsten Stool

Carl Malmsten Stool

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in San Francisco, CA

Carl Malmsten stool simple but elegant hand made craftsmanship with signature leg construction, Sweden.

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Pine

Axel Einar Hjorth "Skoga" Pine Wood Stool by Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm, 1930s
Axel Einar Hjorth "Skoga" Pine Wood Stool by Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm, 1930s

Axel Einar Hjorth "Skoga" Pine Wood Stool by Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm, 1930s

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare early mid century "Skoga / Utö" wooden stool in stained pine by Axel Einar Hjorth produced by Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm 1932. In good original and stable condition. Dimensi...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Pine

Swedish Wooden "Skoga" Sofa in Pine by Axel Einar Hjorth Produced by NK, 1930s
Swedish Wooden "Skoga" Sofa in Pine by Axel Einar Hjorth Produced by NK, 1930s

Swedish Wooden "Skoga" Sofa in Pine by Axel Einar Hjorth Produced by NK, 1930s

By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

Located in Stockholm, SE

Very rare Swedish wooden sofa in pine by Axel Einar Hjorth produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s. In good original condition signed and numbered by NK. Dimensions: H: 85 cm / 33.45...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Pine

Pair of "Ängby" Side Chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth
Pair of "Ängby" Side Chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth

Pair of "Ängby" Side Chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Pair of lovely dining or side chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth, model called “Ängby”. Swedish Modern lines with a touch of rococo. Made from wood, backs made with rattan, lacquered celado...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Wood, Lacquer

Axel Einar Hjorth Velvet Sofa, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s
Axel Einar Hjorth Velvet Sofa, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s

Axel Einar Hjorth Velvet Sofa, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s

By Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Stockholm, SE

Sofa designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s. Velvet Upholstery. Dimensions: H: 73 cm / 2' 4 3/4'' W: 168.5 cm / 5' 6 1/4'' D: 68 cm / 2' 2 3/4'' Depth of the corner side: 136 cm / 4' 5 1/2'' SH: 43 cm / 17'' Provenance: Fredrik Anderzon who was the manager of the brewery Nässjö Bryggeri commissioned a modernist summerhouse in 1936 and this sofa formed part of the interior. Literature: A high back chair that matches this model, Christian Björk, Thomas Ekström...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Upholstery, Velvet

'Futurum' Side Chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth, Black Lacquered Wood, 1928
'Futurum' Side Chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth, Black Lacquered Wood, 1928

'Futurum' Side Chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth, Black Lacquered Wood, 1928

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Stockholm, SE

Black lacquered wood with woven leather. Measures: H 110 cm/ 3' 7 3/4" W 47.8 cm/ 18 3/4" D 44 cm/ 17 1/4" SH 44.7 cm/ 17 7/8" Literature Axel Einar Hjorth Möbelarkitekt, Bo...

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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Leather, Pine

Dining chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Ebony & Velvet
Dining chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Ebony & Velvet

Dining chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Ebony & Velvet

By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

Located in Stockholm, SE

Pair of dining chairs designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1934. Veneered Macassar ebony and velvet. Stamped. Provenance: The chairs are said to have stoo...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Axel Einar Hjorth Seating

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Velvet, Ebony, Macassar

Axel Einar Hjorth seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Axel Einar Hjorth seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Axel Einar Hjorth seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Axel Einar Hjorth were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Norell Möbel AB, Nordiska Kompaniet, and Mats Theselius. Prices for Axel Einar Hjorth seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,400 and can go as high as $95,102, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $16,643.