2034/​514

Finn Juhl (b. Frederiksberg 1912, d. Ordrup 1989)

“FJ 53”. A pair of teak easy chair frames with “floating” armrests on brass fittings. Designed 1953. These examples made 1950–60s by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder, both stamped by maker. (2)

Model presented at The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark, 1953.

Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.]: “40 Years of Danish Furniture Design”, vol. 3, pp. 270–271.

Condition

Wear due to age and use, including marks, scratches and stains. Dirt. Fittings with rust, one missing. Wooden plugs on top/sides of armrests missing. Wood somewhat dry, cracks where armrests meet hind legs.

Auction

Modern art and design, 18 August 2020

Category
Estimate

30,000–40,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

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