1619/​2012

Jens H. Quistgaard (b. Copenhagen 1919, d. 2008)

“Staved Teak”. A teak and oak stool/wastebasket. Stamped staved teak Dansk Designs Denmark, JHQ. Manufactured by Nissen, Langaa. H. 30.5. Diam. 32.5 cm.

Provenance: The Richard Nissen collection.

Literature: New York Times, Friday October 10th, 1958. Article on Food, fashions, family, furnishing. Here it is referred to as workable with three functions: stool, table and wastebasket.

Condition

Minor wear due to age and use. Surface marks and scratches.

Auction

Quistgaard, 10 May 2016

Category
Estimate

8,000–10,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

6,500 DKK  

4 bids

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(Auto bid) 6,500 DKK
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