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Ole Wanscher (b. Frederiksberg 1903, d. Charlottenlund 1985)

A pair of easy chairs with mahogany legs, seat, sides and back upholstered with original green wool. Designed 1952. Made by cabinetmaker A. J. Iversen. (2)

Presented at The Copenhagen Cabinet-Makers' 26th Guild Exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark, September 26th - October 12th, 1952.

Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.], “40 Years of Danish Furniture Design”, vol. 3, p. 214–15.

Literature: “Dansk Kunsthåndværk”, no. 11 1952, p. 167.

Condition

Wear due to age and use. Marks and scratches on legs. Cover with wear and holes.

Auction

Modern art and design, 28 January 2020

Category
Estimate

6,000–8,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

14,000 DKK  

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