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A RADICAL MODERNIST "Chief" ARMCHAIR by GUNNAR H. GUDMUNDSSON, Iceland 1960

$7,679.44
£5,756.22
€6,500
CA$10,550.25
A$11,778.36
CHF 6,171.68
MX$144,178.68
NOK 78,380.44
SEK 73,902.80
DKK 49,480.37

About the Item

A spectacular geometric armchair, model called "Höfðingjinginn" or "Chief" by Gunnar H. Gudmundsson, Iceland 1960. This Moderniste, Constructiviste, Dansk, Scandinave chair, with constructiviste structure in massive oak, and seats in thick curved fawn leather, is a variation of the famous "Spanish Chair" by Borge Morgensen.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 26.78 in (68 cm)Width: 26.78 in (68 cm)Depth: 26.78 in (68 cm)Seat Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
    Iceland
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1960
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6650230712332

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