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Original Red Fabric Armchair, Clam Armchair by Arnold Madsen or Philip Arctander

$19,023.64
£14,000
€16,360.39
CA$26,613.71
A$29,128.26
CHF 15,141.01
MX$350,568.58
NOK 190,346.41
SEK 178,550.86
DKK 122,201.51

About the Item

The "Clam chair" in its original fabric not reupholstered! Designed by either Philip Arctander or Arnold Madsen. Manufactured by Vik & Bkindheim, Norway, as told by the owner. But it was also manufactured by Nordisk Stål & Møbel Central, Denmark. So the judges are still on the case.
  • Attributed to:
    Philip Arctander (Designer)Arnold Madsen (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32.29 in (82 cm)Width: 31.5 in (80 cm)Depth: 25.6 in (65 cm)Seat Height: 14.57 in (37 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Birch,Varnished
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1944
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU101224810843

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