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Carl-Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs "Siesta" Armchair
About the Item
Carl-Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs was known as the master of shapes. It's said that in his designs he always strived to make the objects beautiful from all angles, and the Siesta armchair is a perfect example of that.
The chair is big and impressive, but at the same time light and subtle. The chair is upholstered in beautiful and soft honey sheep skin. The item has a manufacturers stamp by Puunveisto Oy.
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- Creator:Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs (Designer),Puunveisto OY (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 41.74 in (106 cm)Width: 29.93 in (76 cm)Depth: 31.5 in (80 cm)Seat Height: 18.12 in (46 cm)
- Style:Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950s
- Condition:Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. The overall impression is great.
- Seller Location:Helsinki, FI
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6346233562212
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