Pair of armchairs 'Corall'

By Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet

Sweden, 1930s

This distinguished pair of ‘Corall’ chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth belongs to a series originally developed for Nordiska Kompaniét in the mid‑1930s. The design combines a rectilinear ebonised birch structure with a generously broad backrest and an understated seat profile. Its visual clarity reflects Hjorth’s transition from the decorative flair of Swedish Grace towards a more disciplined functionalism influenced by Scandinavian modern ideals.

In this execution, the chairs are fitted with loose seat cushions featuring striped upholstery that introduces a subtle graphic accent. The materials and finish emphasise a contrast between the dark ebonised structure and the softly articulated seat cushion, enhancing the chairs’ versatility within both intimate and formal interior settings.