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Kaare Klint (b. Frederiksberg 1888, d. Copenhagen 1954)

“Safari Chair”. A pair of armchairs of ash wood. Seat, back and loose cushion upholstered with sand coloured canvas, natural leather straps and armrests. Designed 1933. Made by Rud Rasmussen cabinetmakers. (2)

Literature: Noritsugu Oda, “Danish Chairs”, ill. p. 26.

Condition

Normal patina due to age and use, including scratches and marks. One leather strap cracked. Canvas with minor stains and dirt.

Auction

Modern art and design, 27 March 2018

Category
Estimate

3,000–4,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

3,600 DKK  

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