1439/​668

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

A set of six beech side chairs with green wool upholstery in seat and back. And extension table with teak top and two extra leaves, beech frame with wavy apron. Designed 1948. Manufactured by Bovirke. H. 74 L. 137/237. W. 91 cm. (9)

Presented at exhibition “Familie og Bolig” in Forum, Copenhagen 1948. Ordered here directly from Bovirke by present owner.

Literature: “Dansk Kunsthåndværk” 1952 page 64

Literature: "Finn Juhl Memorial Exhibition, Japan 1990, p. 137.

Literature: Per H. Hansen & Klaus Petersen, “Den store Danske Møbelguide”, p. 162.

Condition

Wear due to age and use. Marks and scratches. Table top with scratches marks and damp marks. All chairs with loose joints. Upholstery with wear and dirt.

Auction

Modern art and design, 23 September 2014

Category
Estimate

15,000–20,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

23,000 DKK  

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