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Arnold Madsen 'Attribution', "Clam" Lounge Chair, Sheepskin, Wood, Sweden, 1950s
$14,900Asking Price

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A rare armless "clam" lounge or slipper chair. Reupholstered in brand new sheepskin / shearling upholstery. Produced in Sweden, circa 1940s-1950s. Design attributed to Danish Arnold Madsen.
Previously attributed to Viggo Boesen, Martin Olsen and Philip Arctander.
Other designers of the period include Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Jean Royere, and Vladimir Kagan.
Details
- DimensionsHeight: 37.5 in. (95.25 cm)Width: 24 in. (60.96 cm)
- StyleMid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques
- Place of Origin
- Period
- Date of Manufacturecirca 1950
- ConditionReupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Wood with original patina. Reupholstered in brand new authentic sheepskin.
- Seller LocationWest Palm Beach, FL
- Reference Number1stDibs: LU3228121645632
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