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Finn Juhl
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Pair of 'NV-45' Armchairs, circa 1945
- teak, fabric, foam, leather
- 80 H cm. (31 1/4 in.)
executed by Niels Vodder
teak, with wool upholstery
teak, with wool upholstery
Provenance
Private Collection, Jutland, Denmark
Sigmar, London
Sigmar, London
Literature
Domus, no. 252/253, November/December, 1950, p. 81
Ambienti Arredati, Milan, 1954, pp. 12, 100
Grete Jalk, 40 Years of Danish Furniture Design, vol. 2: 1937-1946, Denmark, 1987, pp. 276-277
Esbjørn Hiort, Finn Juhl: Furniture, Architecture, Applied Art, Copenhagen, 1990, pp. 28, 34-35, 101, 105
Finn Juhl Memorial Exhibition, exh. cat., Osaka, 1990, p. 130
Noritsugu Oda, Danish Chairs, San Francisco, 1999, pp. 86-87
Bodil Busk Laursen, Søren Matz, Christian Holmsted Olesen, Mesterværker: 100 års dansk møbelsnedkeri, Copenhagen, 2000, p. 5
Charlotte and Peter Fiell, Scandinavian Design, Cologne, 2002, p. 326
Arne Karlsen, Danish Furniture Design in the 20th Century, vol. 2, Copenhagen, 2007, pp. 184-186
Ambienti Arredati, Milan, 1954, pp. 12, 100
Grete Jalk, 40 Years of Danish Furniture Design, vol. 2: 1937-1946, Denmark, 1987, pp. 276-277
Esbjørn Hiort, Finn Juhl: Furniture, Architecture, Applied Art, Copenhagen, 1990, pp. 28, 34-35, 101, 105
Finn Juhl Memorial Exhibition, exh. cat., Osaka, 1990, p. 130
Noritsugu Oda, Danish Chairs, San Francisco, 1999, pp. 86-87
Bodil Busk Laursen, Søren Matz, Christian Holmsted Olesen, Mesterværker: 100 års dansk møbelsnedkeri, Copenhagen, 2000, p. 5
Charlotte and Peter Fiell, Scandinavian Design, Cologne, 2002, p. 326
Arne Karlsen, Danish Furniture Design in the 20th Century, vol. 2, Copenhagen, 2007, pp. 184-186
Condition
Overall very good condition consistent with age and gentle use. The finish of the wooden frames has been refresh and presents with very minor, scattered surface scratches, largely concentrated to the feet. One very small dent to the rear left leg proper of one chair, approximately ½ cm across. The wool upholstery and leather trim in new, clean condition.
"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."
Catalogue Note
This model was first exhibited at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition, 1945 and is referenced in the Design Museum Danmark Furniture Index under RP00148.