2004/968

Ernst Kühn (b. Copenhagen 1890, d. Gentofte 1948)

Unique pair of high backed armchairs with profiled frame of Brazilian rosewood. Seat and back upholstered with yellow/green wool. Manufactured by Normina. (2)

These chairs were made as part of the interior for “Villa Koux” in Hellerup. Ernst Kühn was, in 1935, responsible for the construction and decoration of the house for the Henkel CEO in Denmark, Edvard Koux. It was decorated with a very luxurious extravagant interior designed by Ernst Kühn.

Literature: “Bygge & bo”, 1936 No. 6, pp. 22–23.

Condition

Wear due to age and use, including scratches and marks. Armrests with slightly loose assemblings. Upholstery with stains, dirt and some loose edge bands. Some edgings frayed.

Auction

Modern art and design (postponed), 23 January 2020

16 bids

When	Bidder	Bid
21 January at 10:39 pm		9,500 DKK
21 January at 10:39 pm		9,000 DKK
21 January at 10:37 pm		8,500 DKK
21 January at 10:37 pm	(Auto bid)	8,000 DKK
21 January at 10:37 pm		8,000 DKK
21 January at 10:37 pm	(Auto bid)	7,500 DKK
21 January at 10:37 pm		7,000 DKK
21 January at 10:36 pm		6,500 DKK
21 January at 10:36 pm		6,000 DKK
21 January at 10:36 pm	(Auto bid)	5,500 DKK
21 January at 10:36 pm		5,000 DKK
21 January at 10:35 pm		4,800 DKK
21 January at 10:34 pm		4,600 DKK
21 January at 10:34 pm		4,400 DKK
21 January at 10:33 pm		4,200 DKK
14 January at 8:22 pm		4,000 DKK