1509/​794

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

Daybed of caucasian walnut. Three loose cushions upholstered with beige wool. Made by cabinetmaker Gustav Bertelsen, 1931. H. 38 cm. W. 75 cm. L. 190 cm.

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

Patina due to age and use, including scratches and marks. Upholstery with stains and dirt.

Auction

Modern art and design, 24 February 2015

Category
Estimate

8,000–10,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

55,000 DKK  

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