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Ole Wanscher (b. Frederiksberg 1903, d. Charlottenlund 1985)

A set of six rosewood side chairs. Seats upholstered with original black patinated leather. Designed 1962. Made and marked with labels by cabinetmaker A. J. Iversen, Copenhagen. (6)

Presented at The Copenhagen Cabinet-makers' 36th Guild Exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark, the 21th Sept. -7th Oct. 1962

Litteratur: Mobilia no. 87, october 1962, p. 21.

Literature: Grete Jalk[ed.]. “40 Years of Danish Furniture Design, Vol. 4, mentioned on page 198 with the following: ”His light rosewood dining chair was one of the best pieces of furniture at the exhibition. You will not find better wood-working anywhere thees days...".

Literature: Oda, Noritsugu: “Danish Chairs”, ill. p. 73.

Condition

Minor wear due to age and use. Minor marks and scratches. Slightly faded. Seats with patina and minor surface cracks. Two chairs with minor looseness by the joints

Auction

Modern art and design, 28 September 2021

Category
Estimate

20,000–25,000 DKK

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Price realised

36,000 DKK  

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