899/​1500

Peter Hvidt, attributed (b. Copenhagen 1916, d. s.p. 1986)

Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, attributed (b. Ålborg 1907, d. Hellerup 1993)

Freestanding three seater sofa bench with teak frame, “shoes” of metal. Seat, back and loose seat cushion upholstered with original, grey/green patterned wool fabric, edgings of green leather. This example made approx. 1953, presumably by cabinetmaker Gustav Bertelsen. L. 180 cm.

Provenance: Probably made for the clothing company S. Seidelin for use in the offices in Skindergade 7.

Literature: “Dansk Kunsthåndværk” 1953, p. 11. Similar bench ill.

Condition

Condition report on request. Please contact: design@bruun-rasmussen.dk

Auction

Design, 10 December 2020

Category
Estimate

25,000–30,000 DKK

Price realised

Not sold