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Finn Juhl (b. Frederiksberg 1912, d. Ordrup 1989)

“Delegates Chair”. A rare teak armchair, seat and back upholstered with turquoise wool. Model FJ 51. Designed 1951. Made by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder, 1960s.

Provenance: Acquired by present owner's father from a large company in Aarhus, 1960s.

Reupholstered by OneCollection with the original fabric designed by Hanne Vedel from Spindegården. The same fabric was used for the armchairs at the UN in New York when it was restored.

Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.], “40 Years of Danish Furniture Design”, vol. 3, p. 198–199.

Condition

Newly restored condition. Restored and reupholstered by OneCollection. Frame with minor marks and scratches.

Auction

Design, 18 June 2020

Category
Estimate

60,000–80,000 DKK

Price realised

Not sold