2440/​891

Mogens Voltelen (b. Sørup, Gulborgsund 1908, d. Gentofte 1995)

“Københavnerstolen”. Easy chair with curved black-lacquered frame. Armrests, seat and back with patinated grain leather fitted with brass nails. Designed 1936. Made 1940s by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder.

Model presented at The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark, 1936.

Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.]: “40 Years of Danish Furniture Design”, vol. 1, p. 264.

Condition

Wear due to significant age and use. Chips. Defect leather. Needs restoration.

Auction

Modern art and design, 1 October 2024

Category
Estimate

8,000–10,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

7,000 DKK  

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