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

“Reading Chair”. Chair of oak with back of nutwood. Seat upholstered with black leather. Designed 1953. Manufactured and marked by House of Finn Juhl.

Relaunched 2015 by Onecollection.

Presented at the exhibition “Købestævnet” in Fredericia 1953. The chair was awarded the gold medal at the 10th Triennale 1954. Literature: The magazine “Furniture”, no. 8, 1953, p. 27, 30. Literature: “Dansk Kunsthåndværk”, no. 10, October 1953. Literature: Per H. Hansen & Klaus Petersen, “Moderne dansk møbeldesign”, p. 118.

Condition

Good condition. Minor wear due to age and use.

Auction

Modern art and design, 18 January 2022

Category
Estimate

8,000–10,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

4,200 DKK  

2 bids

When Bidder Bid
4,200 DKK
4,000 DKK