K.J. Pettersson & Söner / Axel Einar Hjorth - Palle

Pine stool produced by K.J. Pettersson & Söner - for Nordiska Kompaniet - or UTO stool by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet. The history of this piece is hard to track down. For quite a wile this particular stool was attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth “The Uto stool was originally created for the Utopia Exhibition held at the NK department store in Stockholm in 1932, which showcased modern Swedish design. The stool quickly gained popularity and has since become an iconic piece of Swedish furniture design.”

Later it was claimed this stool was not designed by Hjorth: “The "Palle" tabouret, created by K.J. Pettersson & Söner in Storvreta, Sweden during the 1970s, is a remarkable and commanding organic form crafted from sturdy pine wood. Contrary to previous misattributions to Swedish designer Axel Einar Hjorth, recent findings confirm that this piece originates from the hands of K.J. Pettersson & Söner.”

The true history of this piece will always be twofold. However, it's worth noting that in the world of furniture design and manufacturing, it's common for collaborations to occur between designers and manufacturers. K.J. Pettersson & Söner could have been a furniture manufacturer or retailer involved in producing or distributing Axel Einar Hjorth's designs, including the Uto stool. Without more specific information, it's challenging to provide a comprehensive answer.

Overall dimensions:
Depth: 36 cm
Length: 60 cm
Height: 36 cm