1507/​938

Kaare Klint (b. Frederiksberg 1888, d. Copenhagen 1954)

“Church Chair”. A set of four oak side chairs, hereof one armchair. Seats with woven paper cord. Model 4133 and 4233. Manufactured by Fritz Hansen. (5)

In 1936 Kaare Klint designed this chair for the Bethlehem Church in Copenhagen. Later also installed in the Grundtvig Church.

Condition

Normal patina due to age and use, including frame with minor scratches and marks. Cane with a few stains. Slightly loose joint by armrest. Frames with few repairs/cracks.

Auction

Modern art and design, 10 February 2015

Category
Estimate

2,000–3,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

2,600 DKK  

12 bids

When Bidder Bid
2,600 DKK
(Auto bid) 2,500 DKK
2,400 DKK
(Auto bid) 2,200 DKK
2,100 DKK
(Auto bid) 1,650 DKK
1,600 DKK
(Auto bid) 1,300 DKK
1,250 DKK
1,100 DKK
1,050 DKK
1,000 DKK