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Jens Houmøller Klemmensen, attributed (b. Fjallerslev 1902, d. Frederiksberg 1977)

Two-seater organic shaped sofa, back fitted with buttons, darkpolished beech legs. Presumably made by cabinetmaker Peder Pedersen. L. 155 cm.

Similar model with the same legs was presented at the Copenhagen Cabinetmaker Guild Exhibition in 1936.

Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.], “40 years of Danish Furneture Design”. vol. 1, pp. 262–263.

Condition

Wear due to age and use. Stains on upholstery. Scratches and marks on legs.

Auction

Modern art and design, 18 February 2014

Category
Estimate

5,000 DKK

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Price realised

6,000 DKK  

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