328/​45

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

“Delegates Chair”. A walnut armchair. Seat, cushion and back upholstered with wool. Model FJ 51. Designed 1951. Manufactured and marked by Onecollection.

The chair was designed for the chamber of The United Nations Trusteeship Council. The first few pieces were made by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder, while a production for the UN chamber and the US market in general was manufactured by Baker Furniture. Later the model was manufactured by Onecollection in connection to the restoration of the chamber of The United Nations Trusteeship Council in 2012–2013.

Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.]: “40 Years of Danish Furniture Design”, vol. 3, p. 198–199.

This lot is being sold at the request of a lawyer, an insurance company or a public authority.

Condition

Normal patina due to age and use, including scratches and marks. A chip of the frame on top of the back at the one side.

Auction

Forced sale, 1 May 2024

Category

Modern Furniture

Estimate

8,000–10,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

13,000 DKK  

18 bids

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