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FINN JUHL | Rare Pair of Adjustable Armchairs and Ottoman
Estimate
300,000 - 500,000 HKD
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Description
- Finn Juhl
- Rare Pair of Adjustable Armchairs and Ottoman
- each chair branded CABINETMAKER NIELS VODDER/COPENHAGEN DENMARK/DESIGN FINN JUHL
- teak, cane, leather, brass, fabric
- chairs (each): 78 by 76 by 68 cm; 30 3/4 by 30 by 26 3/4 in.ottoman: 36 by 52 by 54 cm; 14 1/8 by 20 1/2 by 21 1/4 in.
- Executed circa 1955 by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Provenance
Private Collection, Japan
Exhibited
Copenhagen, Kunstindustrimuseet, Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild, 30 September - 16 October 1955, stand 7
Literature
Dansk Møbelkunst gennem 40 aar, vol. 3: 1947-1956, Grete Jalk ed., Teknologisk Instituts Forlag, Copenhagen, 1987, p. 355
Danish Chairs, Noritsugu Oda ed., Chronicle Books, Tokyo, 1996, p. 100
Scandinavian Design, Charlotte Fiell and Peter Fiell ed., TASCHEN, Cologne, 2002, p. 332 for a watercolour
Danish Furniture Design in the 20th Century: vol. 2, Arne Karlsen ed., Christian Eljers Forlag, Copenhagen, 2007, p.114
Danish Chairs, Noritsugu Oda ed., Chronicle Books, Tokyo, 1996, p. 100
Scandinavian Design, Charlotte Fiell and Peter Fiell ed., TASCHEN, Cologne, 2002, p. 332 for a watercolour
Danish Furniture Design in the 20th Century: vol. 2, Arne Karlsen ed., Christian Eljers Forlag, Copenhagen, 2007, p.114
Condition
This work is in very good condition. There are minor surface irregularities and light scratches throughout on the wooden supports, most visible upon close inspection.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."