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Danish Modern Lounge Chair "Model No.56" by Slagelse Møbelværk, 1940s

About the Item

Danish Modern lounge chair "model no. 58" in patinated oak made at Slagelse Møbelværk in the late 1940s. Beautiful organic curved armrests that elegantly extends backwards into the front legs. Upholstered in light "Savak" wool fabric in accordance with original upholstery. Hand sewn in Denmark. This model is very rarely seen and is depicted in Slagelse Møbelværk catalogue 4401 next to models attributed to Viggo Boesen.
  • Creator:
  • Attributed to:
    Viggo Boesen (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37.01 in (94 cm)Width: 26.38 in (67 cm)Depth: 29.14 in (74 cm)Seat Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Refinished and reupholstered in Denmark.
  • Seller Location:
    Odense, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3793136843292
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