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Antti Nurmesniemi, a pair of 1950s '418' armchairs for Artek

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Antti Nurmesniemi, a pair of 1950s '418' armchairs for Artek. Wooden frame, Wool upholstery on seat and back in black with buttons. Leather armrests. Very unique model - never in production . Provenance : Lillo Mangano Collection - Italy Literature: Pekka Suhonen, "Artek: alku tausta kehitys", Frenckell 1985, p. 125.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.56 in (70 cm)Width: 33.47 in (85 cm)Depth: 31.5 in (80 cm)Seat Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1955
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Also the leather armrests were redone with new leather .
  • Seller Location:
    Helsinki, FI
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9774239797842

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