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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"Lovö" Dining Table by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Lovö” dining table by Axel Einar Hjorth, made from solid pine in a clean, rustic design. Beautiful woodgrain. “Lovö” is one of the series of furniture included in NK:s “Sporstugemöb...
Pine
Scandinavian Modern "Skoga" Dining Table, Axel Einar Hjorth, Nk, Sweden, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Rustic “Skoga” dining table by Axel Einar Hjorth, made from pine. Chunky rounded lines.
Pine
"Corall" Dining Table/Desk, Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant 1930s library / dining table or desk by Axel Einar Hjorth, from the “Corall” series. Clean, compact lines. Made from birch with darker wood inlays and details.
Birch
$11,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
Axel Einar Hjorth Roma set extendable table and chairs, 1920's
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Uccle, BE
Table extends from 148-260cm/58-102 inches Chairs measure H91 x W42 x D42 x Seat H45cm/ H36 x W16.5 x D16.5 x Seat H18 inches. Axel Einar Hjorth was a pioneering Swedish designer wh...
Birch
"Utö" Console Table, Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
“Utö” console table, made in pine by Axel Einar Hjorth. An iconic early modernist design. “Utö” is one of the series of furniture included in NK:s “Sporstugemöbler”, “sports cabin’s...
Pine
Dining table in burl wood & beech by Axel Einar Hjorth, NK 1938, Swedish Modern.
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare, timeless dining table in burl wood & beech, model O.K. by Axel Einar Hjorth, NK 1938, Swedish Modern. This table is documented at the Nordiska Muséet archive in Stockholm. T...
Beech, Burl
$23,333Sale Price|20% Off
Lövo table Axel Einar Hjorth 1930's/40's
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Uccle, BE
Can be used as a small dining table or a desk. Lovö” dining table by Axel Einar Hjorth, made from solid pine in a clean, rustic design. Beautiful woodgrain. “Lovö” is one of the seri...
Pine
Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovö" Dining Table in Pine by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare and early Swedish mid century modern wooden dining table model "Lovö" in stained pine designed by Axel Einar Hjorth and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden, 1932. In go...
Pine
Axel Einar Hjorth, Dining Table in Birch, Swedish Grace, Bodafors, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Bodafors
Located in Odense, DK
An extravagant Swedish Grace dining table from the early 20th century, crafted in dark birch veneer with finely carved details. The table features a richly decorated apron and legs w...
Birch
$11,000 / item
"Lovo" pine table by Axel Einar Hjorth
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pine table "Lovo" series, designed attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth in 1939, produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, circa late 1939-40th. . The drawings number 42127 from Nordiska K...
Pine
Dining Table in Acid-Stained Pine by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1932
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Dining Table in Acid-Stained Pine by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1932 Additional Information: Material: Acid-stained pine Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare dining table model Lovö Produc...
Pine
Axel Einar Hjorth "Skoga" Dining Table for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1932
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 Nordiska Kompaniet from 1926 to 1938. During this time, Hjorth designed the “Skoga” series ...
Pine
Dining Table Värmdö in Pine by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1930's, Nordiska Kompaniet
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Dining Table in Pine by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1930's Additional Information: Material: Pine Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Very rare dining table model Värmdö Produced by Nordiska Ko...
Pine
Swedish Grace Console/Library Table from NK, Sweden, 1927
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant table with many variations, it can be used as a console or library table or as a small desk. Made from oak that has been beautifully lacquered black, legs and leg stand are c...
Brass
Axel Einar Hjorth Lovö Table Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1932
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in London, GB
A Swedish Pine Lovö dining table designed by Axel Einar Hjorth (1888–1959) for Nordiska Kompaniet in the 1930s. A major contributor to the country’s burgeoning design culture that wa...
Wood
"Lovö" Pine Console Table by Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pine “Lovö” console or small coffee table by Axel Einar Hjorth. Sleek lines in a solid, chunky design. Model designed in 1932. “Lovö” is one of the series of furniture included in ...
Pine
Functionalist Console Table, Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant console table by Axel Einar Hjorth, in a sleek, functionalist design. Wooden table top lacquered black, cylinder formed steel legs. “Utö” is one of the series of furniture i...
Steel
Axel Einar Hjorth “Lovö” Table, Sweden, circa 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
A rare and sculptural table by Swedish designer Axel Einar Hjorth, model Lovö, originally designed in the early 1930s for Nordiska Kompaniet. Part of the celebrated Sportstugemöbler ...
Pine
Pair of "Ängby" Bedside Tables by Axel Einar Hjorth
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of lovely bedside tables by Axel Einar Hjorth, model called “Ängby”. Swedish Modern lines with a touch of rococo. Made from wood, lacquered celadon green.
Wood, Lacquer
$110,835
H 29.14 in W 66.93 in D 21.66 in
Utö Library Table by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1932
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Rare and authentic Utö library table designed by Axel Einar Hjorth, manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1932. Wear consistent with age and use, including surface scratches, m...
Pine
$75,834
H 18.9 in W 27.96 in D 22.05 in
An Authentic Utö table by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1932
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A rare and authentic version of the iconic Utö table designer Axel Einar Hjorth, manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1932. This particular Utö represents one of the rarer and...
Pine
$94,000
H 29.13 in W 66.93 in D 21.65 in
Axel Einar Hjorth Rare “Uto” library console table in acid treated and stained
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in New York, NY
Rare “Uto” library / console table in acid treated and stained pine wood by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Stockholm, Sweden, 1930s. Good vintage condition, stains, marks ...
Pine
1950s Axel Einar Hjorth Style Oak Writing Desk
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century writing desk in solid oak, designed in the style of Swedish architect and designer Axel Einar Hjorth. The wide rectangular top features softly rounded edges/ On the left,...
Oak
$4,287Sale Price|25% Off
H 30.71 in W 74.41 in D 21.66 in
Axel Einar Hjorth manner Console / Library Table, solid Pine, Sweden 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Ystad, SE
Console / Library Table in the Manner of Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden, 1930s A refined and minimalistic Swedish console or library table, executed in solid pine by a Swedish cabinetmak...
Pine
$65,000
H 18.9 in W 27.56 in D 21.65 in
Axel Einar Hjorth low table from “Utö” series, Nordiska Kompaniet
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural low table by Axel Einar Hjorth’s from “Utö” series, Nordiska Kompaniet, Crca 1932. These collection, named after the island of Utö in the Stockholm archipelago, was desi...
Pine
$11,375
H 28.75 in W 59.06 in D 25.6 in
Swedish Grace Library Table "Charles" by Axel Einar Hjorth for NK, Sweden, 1929
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant console or library table by Axel Einar Hjorth, made from stained oak with beautiful decorative sculpted details.
Oak
$21,583
H 24.81 in Dm 31.11 in
Wooden Lovö Side Table in Pine by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet 1940
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare wooden sculptural side occasional table in pine model "Lovö" by Axel Einar Hjorth produced by Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm, 1940s. In good original condition. Stable. Dim...
Pine
Sibylla Console Table by Axel Einar Hjorth, Swedish Design, 1933
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Lovely console table by Axel Einar Hjorth, model called “Sibylla”. Clean functionalist lines with t-shaped legs, lacquered clay and celadon green.
Wood, Lacquer
Early and important Utö table designed by Axel Einar Hjorth
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Long Island City, NY
Early and important Utö table designed by Axel Einar Hjorth, manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1932. Stained pine . The table top have bawls-like shape, and no rim on apron ...
Pine
Axel Einar Hjorth Lövo Side table , 1930's
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Uccle, BE
Axel Einar Hjorth was a renowned Swedish designer of the 20th century, recognized for his influence in the modern Swedish design movement. Active during the first half of the 20th century, he was one of the pioneers of the modern Swedish design movement. Hjorth skillfully merged the functional aesthetics of Scandinavian design with a distinctive artistic sensibility, creating furniture pieces that transcend eras. The "Lövo side table...
Pine
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H 29.14 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Axel Einar Hjorth, dining table model O.K. for Nordiska Kompaniet Swedish Modern
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare extendable dining table model O.K. in elm veneer and stained elm, designed by Axel Einar Hjorth. Produced in 1936 by Nordiska Kompaniet, with label: NK R 40001 - C22 1 38. T...
Elm
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H 29.14 in W 66.93 in D 21.66 in
"Utö" Dining or Console Table, Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Iconic “Utö” dining table by Axel Einar Hjorth, made from solid pine in a striking, rustic design with beautiful woodgrain. “Utö” is one of the series of furniture included in NK:s ...
Pine
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H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 29.14 in
Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovö" Dining Table in Pine by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare wooden dining table model "Lovö" by Axel Einar Hjorth in pine produced by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden, 1932. In good original condition. Works perfectly as a working desk as well....
Pine
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H 29.14 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovö" Dining / Console Table in Pine Produced for NK, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare dining / console table in solid pine model "Lovö" by Axel Einar Hjorth produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, late 1930s. Acquired from the original owner family. The table top has two...
Pine
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H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 23.63 in
Axel Einar Hjorth "Skoga" Pine Dining Console Table Produced by NK Sweden, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare mid century scandinavian modern "Skoga" pine console / dining table by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1932. In good original condition with patina from age and u...
Pine
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H 29.93 in W 65.36 in D 29.53 in
"Corall" Dining Table or Desk by Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant 1930s library/dining table or desk by Axel Einar Hjorth, from the “Corall” series. Clean, compact lines. Made from birch with darker wood inlays and details.
Birch
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H 28.55 in W 70.08 in D 29.14 in
"Lovö" Dining Table by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
“Lovö” dining table by Axel Einar Hjorth, made from solid pine in a clean, rustic design. Stained darker brown.
Pine
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H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 23.43 in
Dining Table "Skoga" Designed by Axel-Einar Hjorth, Sweden, 1932
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining table “Skoga” designed by Axel-Einar Hjorth, Sweden, 1932. Pine. Provenance: Professor Göran Liljestrand. Measures: L 180 cm/ 5' 11 3/8" W 59.5 cm/ 23 1/2" H 70 cm/ ...
Pine
Axel Einar Hjorth Lovö Table Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1932
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in London, GB
A Swedish Pine Lovö dining table designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet in the 1930s. Hjorth was major contributor to the burgeoning Sw...
Wood
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H 29.14 in W 94.49 in D 27.56 in
Large Axel Einar Hjorth "Sport" Table by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare dining table model "Sport" designed by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1930s. Provenance: Acquired new in the late 1930s by Baroness Wera Von Essen, Stockholm. - Solid pine with great origin...
Pine
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H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 29.53 in
Axel Einar Hjorth 'Lovö' table for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1932
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in London, GB
Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1932 A Swedish Pine Lovö dining table designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet in the 1930s. Hjorth was majo...
Wood
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H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 29.53 in
Axel Einar Hjorth Lovö Table for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1932
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in London, GB
A Swedish Pine Lovö dining table designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet in the 1930s. Hjorth was major contributor to the burgeoning Sw...
Pine