Provenance: Made by special order in 1941 for manufacturer Johnny Mürsch's home in Frederiksberg.

Orla Høyer was not an architect known for his furniture. Instead he took his talents to the stage where he designed theatre scenography. However, when manufacturer Johnny Mürsch contacted him in 1941, Høyer was able to use his imaginative style in other ways. Mürsch wanted Høyer to design the interior of his villa in Frederiksberg. In close collaboration with cabinetmaker Herluf Sørensen, the final result became a holistic experience where all pieces melted together in a decorative and organic mode of expression. These furniture pieces are the epitome of luxury, texture and attention to detail, and they are therefore unique and fine examples of Art Deco in Denmark. We see this so-called Nordic Art Deco in Høyer's coffee table and étagère, which in spite of their direct references to French Art Deco, still incorporate simplicity in the use of clear lines.