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Axel Einar Hjorth Utö Coffee Table, Sweden ca 1935

Creator: Axel Einar Hjorth
Offered by: H. Gallery

Description
The ‘Utö’ coffee table designed by Axel Einar Hjorth is striking in balancing large volumes with clean geometrical lines. The tabletop has a thick and oval shaped shallow bowl with a well-defined rim on the top and bottom. The pine wood has aged beautifully and displays a strong patina. The wide and robust foot follows the shape of the tabletop and encompasses a beautiful grain within the wood. The coffee table was also known as the Brancusi table, a name found on a drawing in the Nordiska Kompaniet archive and refers to Hjorth’s admiration of the modernist sculptor. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s ~ H

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:	Axel Einar Hjorth (Svenska arkitekter och formgivare), Eric Ericson, Christian Björk, Thomas Ekström, 2011, p. 123
Dealer Reference #:	20190238
Incollect Reference #:	336058

Dimensions

W.	27.72 in;	H.	19.09 in;	Diam.	21.46 in;
W.	70.4 cm;	H.	48.5 cm;	Diam.	54.5 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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