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

“Egyptian Stool”. A mahogany folding stool. Seat of black leather. Designed 1957. Manufactured and marked by P. Jeppesen.

Model presented at The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark, 1957.

Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.]; “40 Years of Danish Furniture Design”, vol. 4, ill. pp. 20–21. Literature: Ole Wanscher; “Møbelkunsten - studier i møbeltypernes æstetik og historie”, pp. 34–37.

Condition

Wear due to age and use, including scratches and marks. Leather with stains and dirt. Defect on leather around one hole, and missing brass fitting.

Auction

Modern art and design, 18 January 2022

Category
Estimate

12,000–15,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

8,500 DKK  

One bid

When Bidder Bid
8,500 DKK