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Axel Einar Hjorth (Krokek 1888-1959 Stockholm) for Nordiska Kompaniet
Wingback chair 'Lovo'
Pine and fabric
Sweden, 1932
H 112.5 x W 69.5 x D 80 cm (seat H 42.5 cm)

The style of Axel Einar Hjorth is characterized by sturdy and basic forms in solid, local wood. It is a combination of folklore with the radical esthetics of international modernism; he is a pioneer in his era.