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Jens H. Quistgaard (b. Copenhagen 1919, d. 2008)

“The Sculptor's Chair”. Three-legged solid birch wood chair with wedged mortise and tenon assemblings. Designed circa 1980. Made and stamped JHQ by IQ designs. H. 70. Seat H. 49 cm.

“The Sculptor's Chair” was relaunched on the occasion of Quistgaard's 85th birthday and presented at the exhibition “The Industrial Icons” at Design Museum Danmark in Copenhagen in 2004.

Literature: Heart Design. “Dansk Design af Jens Quistgaard”, p. 84

Condition

In good original condition with minimal traces of wear. The rear joint can seem easily movable, all depending on the temperature in the room, the wood is affected by temperature fluctuations. It has no effect on stability.

Auction

Modern art and design, 18 August 2020

Category
Estimate

12,000–15,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

10,000 DKK  

One bid

When Bidder Bid
10,000 DKK