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Frits Henningsen (b. 1889, d. 1965)

Wingback chair with curving fumed oak legs. Sides, seat and back upholstered with patinated natural leather. Back with leather covered buttons. This example made 1950s by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen.

Literature: Bodil Busk Laursen, Søren Matz, Chr. Holmsted Olesen [ed.]: “Mesterværker 100 Aars Dansk Møbelsnedkeri”, the Kulturbro Foundation, 2000, ill. and referred to p. 39.

Auction

Design: Silver, ceramics, furniture, lamps and carpets, 10 June 2021

Category

Modern Furniture

Estimate

250,000–300,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

340,000 DKK