1516/​844

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

A pair of bookcases of caucasian nutwood mounted on plinths. Each with two adjustable shelves. Made by cabinetmaker Gustav Bertelsen, 1931. H. 91 cm. D. 25 cm. L. 125 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.

Condition

Patina due to age and use, including scratches, marks and minor blotches. Sides with few minor screw holes. One set of shelf holders missing.

Auction

Modern art and design, 14 April 2015

Category

Modern Furniture

Estimate

2,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

1,300 DKK  

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