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Pair of Antti Nurmesniemi Lounge Chairs Designed for Hotel Palace, Finland, 1952

$47,925.74per set
£35,677.60per set
€40,000per set
CA$65,646.29per set
A$73,013per set
CHF 38,125.12per set
MX$888,490.56per set
NOK 486,915.97per set
SEK 456,641.27per set
DKK 304,506.03per set
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About the Item

This exceptionally rare pair of lounge chairs was designed by Antti Nurmesniemi for the Palace Hotel in Helsinki in 1952. The chairs were a custom commission to furnish the lobby and other public spaces of the modernist hotel interior. The organic round seat shell retains its original black leatherette upholstery. The loose cushion is upholstered in a white wool, offering a nice contrast and adding depth to the design. The chair is resting on an X-shaped base made of black lacquered birch wood.   The chairs are generously sized and very comfortable. Please see the last picture of the listing to get a better sense of scale (the person sitting in the chair is 188 cm/ 6'2 ft).
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36.03 in (91.5 cm)Width: 36.23 in (92 cm)Depth: 33.47 in (85 cm)Seat Height: 15.36 in (39 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1952
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Wooden base with minor wear. Leatherette upholstery with a few minor bumps on the backside and a few minor scratches. The general overall impression is good. Full condition report available upon request.
  • Seller Location:
    The Hague, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1803321671422

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