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Bernt (b. 1937, d. Farum 2017)

“The Rag Chair”. Easy chair and matching stool of oak. Loose cushions upholstered with light fabric. Manufactured by Schaing Collection or Søren Willadsen, Vejen for Salesco. (2)

Presented at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers 39th guild exhibition at the Designmuseum Danmark in 1965 by Wörts Cabinetmakers v/Holger Nissen. According to Holger Nissen the chair in its original form was only made in 12 copies by Wörts Cabinetmakers, half in oak and half in pine. Subsequently, the chair was sold to industrial production with changes in the structure.

Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.]: “40 Years of Danish Furniture Design”, Vol. 4, pp. 320–321.

Condition

Light patina due to age and use, including minor scratches and marks. Upholstery with light dirt.

Auction

Modern art and design, 19 August 2014

Category

Modern Furniture

Estimate

1,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

1,350 DKK  

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