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Carl-Johan Bowman Exceptional "Fexible Chair", circa 1930 Made for N. Bomanin

$17,500
£13,224.17
€15,270.68
CA$24,453.61
A$27,133.34
CHF 14,213.03
MX$332,727.57
NOK 180,784.80
SEK 170,653.14
DKK 113,883
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Carl-Johan Boman exceptionally rare "Fexible Chair" circa 1930 made for N. Bomanin at Höyrypuusepäntehdas, Turku, Finland. The chair features a cantilever seat and is constructed from solid and bent birch with a walnut brown stain. The seat cushion has been newly upholstered in medium brown suede, the wood frame newly refinished. This chair model was created in a limited number of approximately 20 pieces. The maker Höyrypuusepäntehdas is noted for producing furniture for Eliel Saarinen. Measures: width 26.5”, height 28.5”, depth: 28.5“, seat height: 15.5“.
  • Creator:
    Carl-Johan Boman (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.5 in (72.39 cm)Width: 26.5 in (67.31 cm)Depth: 28.5 in (72.39 cm)Seat Height: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bentwood,Birch,Suede,Polished,Stained
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Reupholstered. Newly polished, new upholstery.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU830827567922

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