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

“Bing & Grøndahl”. A unique, freestanding two seater sofa with teak frame, “shoes” of brass. Sides, seat and back upholstered with greenish blue wool, sides and back fitted with buttons. Made 1947 by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder. L. 164 cm.

Literature: “Nyt Tidsskrift for Kunstindustri”, 1947, ill. p. 189.

This rare sofa was designed for the Porcelain manufacturer Bing & Grøndahl's flagship store on Amager torv in Copenhagen in 1947. It was Finn Juhl's first major interior design of a public space.

This lot is subject to Artist's Royalty.
Condition

Condition report on request. Please contact: design@bruun-rasmussen.dk

Auction

Design, 26 September 2019

Category
Estimate

75,000–100,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

100,000 DKK