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

“FJ 45”. A pair of teak easy chairs, seat, back and loose cushion with grey wool. Made by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder, Copenhagen. Unmarked. (2)

Bought by present owner in 1959.

Presented at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition in 1945.

Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.], “40 Years of Danish Furniture Design”, vol. 2, ill. pp. 276–277.

Noritsugu Oda: “Danish Chairs”, p. 86–87.

Condition

Wear due to age and use. Marks and scratches. Several stains from painting. Upholstery with wear, holes and dirt. New upholstery is recommended. Loose webbing in the bottom. Right wing on one chair with larger chip. Left wing on the other chair with minor chip.

Auction

Modern art and design, 10 June 2014

Category
Estimate

50,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

80,000 DKK  

10 bids

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