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20th Century Teak Wood Kengu Sofa, Elsa & Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken, 1970s

About the Item

Norwegian Kengu sofa made by the Rybo Rykken manufacture, whose designers are Elsa & Nordahl Solheim. It was produced in 1976. The frame of the sofa is made of bent teak wood. The upholstery is original, made of genuine leather. This sofa is an icon of Scandinavian design from the 1970s. Preserved in its original, vintage condition. It has undergone full conservation: waxed wood, embalmed leather, preserving its original pigment changes and abrasions. Overall very good condition.
  • Creator:
    Elsa and Nordahl Solheim (Designer),Rybo Rykken (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 37.41 in (95 cm)Width: 66.93 in (170 cm)Depth: 29.53 in (75 cm)Seat Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
    Norway
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1976
  • Condition:
    Good used condition. After professional refreshing. Leather has signs of use and age with some patination at the armrests. Leather shows few some small stains.
  • Seller Location:
    05-080 Hornowek, PL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3402318631422

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