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Swedish modernist sculpture, Bruno Mathsson 1940s bentwood legs

$1,126.36
£838.72
€950
CA$1,547.68
A$1,732.14
CHF 904.04
MX$21,123.18
NOK 11,570.53
SEK 10,952.99
DKK 7,231.52
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About the Item

A large modernist sculpture made from the legs of a 1940s lounge chair by Bruno Mathsson. Crafted from molded birch wood with a solid teak base, this piece has an organic shape that looks strikingly different from every angle. Created by an unidentified Swedish artist, it is unsigned.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.9 in (48 cm)Width: 12.21 in (31 cm)Depth: 15.75 in (40 cm)
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Forserum, SE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9614242069312

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