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Kaare Klint (b. Frederiksberg 1888, d. Copenhagen 1954)

“The Faaborg Chair”. Armchair of mahogany, sides and back with woven cane. Seat upholstered with Niger leather. Designed 1914. Made and marked by Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmaker's.

Literature: Noritsugu Oda: “Danish Chairs”, 1999. Illustrated and refered to p. 20. Kaare Klint designed the Faaborg Chair in 1914 for Faaborg Museum. The Faaborg Chair was thoroughly aligned with its intended function: A light and removable chair for the museum's visitors to move to the exact painting they wanted to study in more detail. Rud. Rasmussen has produced the chair since 1931. It was originally produced in French rattan seat and back but since 1964 it has been produced with a fixed cushion seat covered with Niger leather, oxhide or fabric. The chair is produced in mahogany and European cherry with handwoven French rattan sides and back. Source: Rud. Rasmussen cabinetmakers.

Condition

Normal patina due to age and use, including scratches and marks. leather with stains and dirt

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Estimate

10,000–12,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

12,000 DKK  

13 bids

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118079 12,000 DKK
1155430 (Auto bid) 11,500 DKK
118079 11,500 DKK
1155430 11,000 DKK
919807 10,500 DKK
958672 (Auto bid) 10,000 DKK
919807 10,000 DKK
958672 9,500 DKK
864665 9,000 DKK
937419 (Auto bid) 8,500 DKK
864665 8,000 DKK
937419 7,500 DKK
101714 7,000 DKK