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Alfred Christensen Danish 1940's Easy Low Back Chair with Grey Sheepskin

$3,850
£2,910.12
€3,344.25
CA$5,361.10
A$5,964.01
CHF 3,126.41
MX$72,878.69
NOK 39,810.89
SEK 37,476.44
DKK 24,963.55
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About the Item

Classic elegant very luxurious Danish low back lounge chair from 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk with open armrests in beautifully curved beech and grey sheepskin. Nice slim elegant silhouette. Solid and sturdy construction. The armrests were sanded to a natural finish but we are able to stain and refinish the wood to any color you may prefer. Newly reupholstered in a grey short fleece sheepskin and fully refurbished. Overall very good condition with just noble patina and wear to armrests and legs.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.5 in (85.09 cm)Width: 28.5 in (72.39 cm)Depth: 28 in (71.12 cm)Seat Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. The wood was sanded to a natural color and the chair has been reupholstered in a grey short fleece shearling and fully refurbished.
  • Seller Location:
    Bridgeport, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2373343915382

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