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Arnold Bode (b. Kassel 1900, d. s.p. 1977)

“Tectaform”. Easy chair with oak legs, upholstered with patterned fabric. Model 801. Manufactured for Domus Raumkunst. 1950s.

Literature: E. Hotz, E. Schirmer: “Wie wohnen 2: Möbel”, Stuttgart 1954, p. 80.

This model can be found in a preliminary design by Arnold Bode contained in a portfolio with designs for “Tectaform” furniture which Bode personally dedicated to former Domus director Schöck, dated “mid-February 1953”. In the 1950s, Arnold Bode mostly worked as an interior designer. In 1955 he founded the documenta in Kassel together with Werner Haftmann and functioned as its artistic director until 1968.

Condition

Wear due to age and use. Marks and scratches.

Auction

Modern art and design, 15 February 2022

Category
Estimate

15,000 DKK

Price realised

Not sold