1516/​843

Edvard Kindt-Larsen (b. Frederiksberg 1901, d. Gentofte 1982)

Desk and chair of caucasian walnut. Table with three drawers. Chair upholstered with green and blue fabric. Made by cabinetmaker Gustav Bertelsen, 1931. H. 75 cm. W. 70 cm. L. 140 cm. (2)

Provenance: Acquired current owner's family at The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark, 1931.

Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.]: “40 Years of Danish Furniture Design”, vol. 1, pp. 102–103: “...Amongst the best contributions I should like to mention Gustav Bertelsen's living-room interior, designed by Kindt-Larsen. Everything is convincingly vorked out and several of the pieces are new designs”.

Literature: “Tidens Kvinder” (Future Women) July 1939, the entire home reproduced and discussed p. 2–3.

This lot to be sold as a part of the complete interior which Edv. Kindt-Larsen presented at the Cabinetmaker's exhibition 1931.

The complete living-room interior offered at this auction # 791- #797.

Condition

Wear of use, including scratches and marks. Table top with minor heat marks, blotches and repairs. Key holes with defects. Upholstery with dirt.

Auction

Modern art and design, 14 April 2015

Category

Modern Furniture

Estimate

2,000–3,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

3,200 DKK  

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