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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
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Estimate

8,000–10,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

7,000 DKK  

10 bids

When Bidder Bid
1113979 7,000 DKK
1003347 (Auto bid) 6,500 DKK
1113979 6,500 DKK
1003347 6,000 DKK
107745 5,500 DKK
1003347 5,000 DKK
107745 (Auto bid) 4,800 DKK
1003347 4,600 DKK
107745 4,200 DKK
1003347 4,000 DKK