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Axel Einar Hjorth "Uto" Stool, 1930

Creator: Axel Einar Hjorth (Attributed) -K.J. Pettersson
Offered by: 2220 Antiques

Description
Sensational pine 'Uto' stool attributed to both Axel-Einar Hjorth and K. J. Pettersson & Soner; also known as a 'Palle' stool. Unsigned. Produced by AB Nordiska Kompaniet, Stockholm, Sweden. 14 x 24.5 x 14 in Axel Einar Hjorth is commonly regarded as the most significant furniture designer of Sweden in the era between the great wars, though his life was afflicted with dramatic changes. Born poor and raised by a single mother in the small village of Krokek, they spent his first years under very modest circumstances. At five, the two moved to the burgeoning industrial town of Norrköping where they lived under economic pressure. Hjorth’s mother’s financial state diminished and at the age of twelve, the young boy was adopted-away to a well-off family. The young Axel learned new social codes, increased his education and become a skillful actor in the bourgeois life in a developing city.

More Information

Origin:	Sweden
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Pine
Condition:	Good. We strive to note significant conditions such as damage, repairs, or losses, but the absence of a note does not imply perfect condition. Buyers are encouraged to request additional photos or a condition report prior to purchase. All items are sold as is.
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Scandinavian Modern
Dealer Reference #:	4309
Incollect Reference #:	868230

Dimensions

W.	25 in;	H.	14 in;	D.	14.5 in;
W.	63.5 cm;	H.	35.56 cm;	D.	36.83 cm;

Message from Seller:

2220 Antiques is the latest merchant to locate to the recently opened 100,000 square foot Antique and Design Center “Showrooms 2220”, in Philadelphia, PA. The proprietor of 2220 Antiques is an international buyer, traveling extensively over the past thirty-five years cultivating a refined eye for good design