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Sculptural Carl Edward Matthes Bicolor Lounge Chair with Footrest, Denmark, 1956
$8,980.48
£6,638.55
€7,500
CA$12,214.07
A$13,685.80
CHF 7,123.98
MX$167,424.65
NOK 90,425.71
SEK 85,406
DKK 57,108.82
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This exceptionally rare lounge chair with a matching footrest was designed by Carl Edward Matthes in 1956. It was produced as Model No. 44 by his company, Matthes Polstermøbelfabrik, in Løgten, Denmark. The design is documented in a 1957 advertisement for the company.
The chair is distinguished by its organically shaped seat shell and footrest, both made of form-pressed plywood and fully upholstered. The bicolor upholstery follows the original color scheme: the exterior, headrest, and footrest are covered in a dark ebony-colored fabric, while the interior seat and backrest are upholstered in olive green fabric. The backrest can be manually adjusted to two different positions using a bracket handle mounted on its underside. Additionally, the backrest can fold forward completely.
A particularly striking feature of the design is its black-painted steel legs, which consist of three tapered pins arranged in a tripod formation. Each leg is angled and finished with a rounded foot made of solid beech wood.
The chair is in very good, restored condition. It has been fully reconditioned and reupholstered in a beautifully textured wool and linen blend fabric by Kieffer (Rubelli). The metal legs exhibit a patina consistent with age and use.
- Creator:Rubelli (Weaver),Carl Edward Matthes (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 38.59 in (98 cm)Width: 22.84 in (58 cm)Depth: 27.56 in (70 cm)Seat Height: 13 in (33 cm)
- Style:Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1956
- Condition:Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:The Hague, NL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1803343294142
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