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Danish Modern armchairs by Alfred Christensen. Beautiful shape, brass feet.

$3,900
£2,961.36
€3,386.54
CA$5,448.87
A$6,060.33
CHF 3,164.51
MX$73,747.74
NOK 40,415.68
SEK 37,902.78
DKK 25,275.04
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About the Item

A pair of armchairs, wonderful workmanship of Alfred Christensen. Head rest with beautiful shape and brass feet. Original upholstery in good condition, normal signs of age and wear. A few loses on wood veneer. About the designer: In 1936, Christensen joined Knoll as a designer and worked closely with Florence Knoll, with whom he created modern, elegant and timeless furniture. The Barcelona chair is one of his most famous designs, made with Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for the 1929 World's Fair in Barcelona. Christensen left Knoll in 1957 and to work as an independent designer. His creations continue to be appreciated for their timeless elegance, high quality and wonderful workmanship.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34.26 in (87 cm)Width: 25.99 in (66 cm)Depth: 33.08 in (84 cm)Seat Height: 16.15 in (41 cm)
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Stockholm, SE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7480242196002

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