Arne Jacobsen

designed 1957

"New Chapters in the Evolution of the Modern Chair by Paul McCobb and Arne Jacobsen," Interiors, June 1959, p. 115
Mobilia, June/July 1959, p. 55
Martin Eidelberg, ed., Design 1935-1965:  What Modern Was, Montreal, 1991, p. 191
Charlotte and Peter Fiell, eds., 1000 Chairs, Cologne, 2000, p. 347
Carsten Thau and Kjeld Vindum, Arne Jacobsen, Copenhagen, 2001, pp. 138, 142, 469 and 470

Overall in excellent original condition. One of the chairs with slightly different edge seams and lacking piping. Leather is slightly different to the touch, but does not vary in color. There is evidence of glue residue and some of the edges have begun to come away. These are adjacent to the seams and therefore do not effect the stability of the leather or the seaming. The leather seats of all the chairs with minor wear including scratches and rubbing to the leather. Very minor evidence of crazing. One chair with slightly more noticeable rubbing along the front edges of the seat, which reveals some of the brown leather surface. Another chair with a small area of surface dirt to the seat only visible upon close inspection. The metal legs with very minor scratches. A rare set of 4 being sold by the original owner.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.