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Pair of ‘Gelenka’ Armchairs, Polished Beech Wood, Germany circa 1950

$5,029.07
£3,717.59
€4,200
CA$6,839.88
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CHF 3,989.43
MX$93,757.81
NOK 50,638.40
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DKK 31,980.94
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Beautiful, restored pair of Bauhaus / Mid-Century armchairs by Gelenka from Germany around 1950. Curved beech wood armrests. Restored and polished with shellac. Seat with elastic bands and small wooden parts. Design: probably Ernst Breitenborn and/or Erich Dieckmann Manufacturer: Gelenka-Patentmöbelfabrik, Wolfhagen. Execution: 1930-1950s. Dimensions: * H 81 cm / 31.9 in * W 59.5 cm / 23.4 in * D ca. 65 cm / 25.6 in * Seat H ca. 42 cm / 16.5 in
  • Creator:
    Gelenka DDP (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.5 in (80 cm)Width: 23.43 in (59.5 cm)Depth: 25.6 in (65 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Repaired. Refinished.
  • Seller Location:
    Regensburg, DE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DE-SI-5191stDibs: LU3297145977682

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