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

“FJ-53”. A teak easy chair with floating armrests, mounted with brass fittings. Seat, sides and back upholstered with cognac coloured leather. Designed 1953. Made and stamped by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder.

Purchased by the present owner's parents in 1950's.

Presented at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition in 1953.

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

Literature: Noritsugu Oda. “Dansh Chairs”, pp. 98–99.

Condition

Wear due to age and use. Minor marks and scratches. Later upholstered.

Auction

Modern art and design, 9 April 2024

9 bids

When	Bidder	Bid
9 April at 8:37 pm		50,000 DKK
9 April at 6:52 pm		48,000 DKK
9 April at 6:50 pm		46,000 DKK
9 April at 6:49 pm		44,000 DKK
9 April at 6:14 pm		42,000 DKK
9 April at 5:57 pm		40,000 DKK
	(Auto bid)	38,000 DKK
		38,000 DKK
27 March at 5:25 pm		36,000 DKK