2550/​540

Kaj Gottlob (b. Copenhagen 1887, d. 1976)

Rare Cuban mahogany chest of drawers. Front with six drawers. Belgian granite top with fossils. Made by cabinetmaker A.J. Iversen, 1930s. H. 79 cm. W. 108 cm. D. 51,5 cm.

Purchased at A.J. Iversen in 1935.

Model presented at The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark, 1930. Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.]: “40 Years of Danish Furniture Design”, vol. 1, p. 80–81.

This chest of drawers forms part of a dining room suite. Other pieces from the same ensemble are also offered: a sideboard (lot 2550/543), a dining table (lot 2550/534) and ten chairs (lot 2550/537).

Condition

Normal patina due to age and use, including scratches and marks. Minor veneer chips. Some drying cracks. Minor chips on granite top. Key included.

Auction

Modern art and design, 9 December 2025

Category

Modern Furniture

Estimate

20,000–25,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

25,000 DKK  

18 bids

When Bidder Bid
935757 25,000 DKK
846261 24,000 DKK
1186196 23,000 DKK
846261 22,000 DKK
1186196 21,000 DKK
900845 20,000 DKK
1186196 19,500 DKK
900845 19,000 DKK
1186196 18,500 DKK
900845 18,000 DKK
1186196 17,500 DKK
1037617 17,000 DKK
1186196 16,500 DKK
846261 16,000 DKK
1186196 15,500 DKK
846261 15,000 DKK
1186196 14,500 DKK
1037617 14,000 DKK