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

“FJ 45”. A pair of mahogany easy chairs. Sides, back and loose cushion upholstered with greyish blue wool, natural leather piping. Made and stamped by cabinetmaker Søren Horn. (2)

Presented at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition in 1945. Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.] “40 Years of Danish Furniture Design”, vol. 2, ill. pp. 276–277. Literature: Noritsugu Oda: “Danish Chairs”, p. 86–87.

Condition

Wear due to age and use. Minor marks and scratches on legs. Small edge damage on the wings. Latex webbing under the cushions is dry and in need of replacement. One of the chairs with repair to joint at the back of the left armrest. The other with pressure mark on the right armrest app. 6×6 mm.

Auction

Modern art and design, 14 April 2015

Category

Modern Furniture

Estimate

50,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

40,000 DKK  

One bid

When Bidder Bid
40,000 DKK