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Axel Einar Hjorth Utö Bench, Sweden ca 1935

Creator: Axel Einar Hjorth
Offered by: H. Gallery

Description
The ‘Utö’ bench from Axel Hjorth Sportstugemöble furniture line consists of a simple composition made of pine that mixes the aesthetics of rural handicraft with international modernism. Produced by AB Nordiska Kompaniet, the bench belongs to Hjorth's line of modernistic cabin furniture from the 1930's.

The seat of the bench is a thick and robust oval shaped pine-board, assuring sturdiness and stability. The symmetrical carved back offers comfort and originality with a gap in the middle. The four tapering legs of the bench mirror the shape of the partial back seat on both sides, accentuating the geometrical aspect, and highlighting the symmetry of this piece.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	Sweden
Period:	1920-1949
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	1935
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Minimalist, Scandinavian Modern
Book References:	Christian Björk, Thomas Ekström and Eric Ericson, Axel Einar Hjorth: Möbelarkitekt, Stockholm, 2009, pp. 130, 133 Christian Björk, Thomas Ekström and Eric Ericson, Axel Einar Hjorth: (Svenska arkitekter och formgivare), Stockholm, 2011, pp. 124, 137
Dealer Reference #:	#20190240
Incollect Reference #:	336056

Dimensions

W.	54.92 in;	H.	31.3 in;	D.	18.7 in;
W.	139.5 cm;	H.	79.5 cm;	D.	47.5 cm;

Seat H.	15.55 in;
Seat H.	39.5 cm;

Message from Seller:

Located in Utrecht, The Netherlands, H. Gallery specializes in modern and contemporary design with a strong focus on Brazil and Scandinavia. The gallery strives to preserve and promote especially Brazil's rich design heritage and curates a select group of contemporary artists. Meticulous research, ie getting in contact with the original designers, producers, their heirs, and retrieving and indexing old catalogues and magazines is at the heart of its activities. All works presented excel in great

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