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Magnus L. Stephensen (b. Holte 1903, d. Helsingør 1984)

Sewing box of solid mahogany, mounted on loose frame, brass fittings. Interior with narrow shelf and a small, adjustable storage tray. This example made late 1930s by cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen. H. 65 cm. L. 50 cm. W. 30 cm.

Model presented at The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark, 1935.

Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.]: “40 Years of Danish Furniture Design”, vol. 1, p. 214–215.

Condition

Wear due to age and use, including scratches, marks and notches. Crack on side of flip up top.

Auction

Modern art and design, 20 August 2024

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Estimate

12,000 DKK

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11,000 DKK  

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